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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,777.63, 36,954.33 and 14,840.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,777.63, 36,954.33 and 14,840.19 is: 20,480.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,777.63 : 36,954.33 = 14,840.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,777.63/36,954.33 = 14,840.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,777.63x = 36,954.33 × 14,840.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,777.63x = 548,409,361.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,409,361.45/26,777.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,480.13

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