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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,775.99, 36,949.86 and 14,839.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,775.99, 36,949.86 and 14,839.53 is: 20,477.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,775.99 : 36,949.86 = 14,839.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,775.99/36,949.86 = 14,839.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,775.99x = 36,949.86 × 14,839.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,775.99x = 548,318,555.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,318,555.97/26,775.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,477.99

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