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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,777.13, 36,951.46 and 14,841.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,777.13, 36,951.46 and 14,841.55 is: 20,480.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,777.13 : 36,951.46 = 14,841.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,777.13/36,951.46 = 14,841.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,777.13x = 36,951.46 × 14,841.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,777.13x = 548,416,941.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,416,941.16/26,777.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,480.80

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