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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,777.59, 36,954.32 and 14,841.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,777.59, 36,954.32 and 14,841.19 is: 20,481.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,777.59 : 36,954.32 = 14,841.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,777.59/36,954.32 = 14,841.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,777.59x = 36,954.32 × 14,841.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,777.59x = 548,445,973.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,445,973.57/26,777.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,481.53

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