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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,777.07, 36,952.35 and 14,842.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,777.07, 36,952.35 and 14,842.20 is: 20,482.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,777.07 : 36,952.35 = 14,842.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,777.07/36,952.35 = 14,842.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,777.07x = 36,952.35 × 14,842.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,777.07x = 548,454,169.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,454,169.17/26,777.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,482.23

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