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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,777.62, 36,950.46 and 14,840.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,777.62, 36,950.46 and 14,840.65 is: 20,478.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,777.62 : 36,950.46 = 14,840.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,777.62/36,950.46 = 14,840.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,777.62x = 36,950.46 × 14,840.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,777.62x = 548,368,844.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,368,844.20/26,777.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,478.63

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