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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,777.04, 36,952.98 and 14,840.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,777.04, 36,952.98 and 14,840.52 is: 20,480.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,777.04 : 36,952.98 = 14,840.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,777.04/36,952.98 = 14,840.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,777.04x = 36,952.98 × 14,840.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,777.04x = 548,401,438.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,401,438.75/26,777.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,480.29

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