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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,775.97, 36,950.25 and 14,839.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,775.97, 36,950.25 and 14,839.45 is: 20,478.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,775.97 : 36,950.25 = 14,839.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,775.97/36,950.25 = 14,839.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,775.97x = 36,950.25 × 14,839.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,775.97x = 548,321,387.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,321,387.36/26,775.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,478.11

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