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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,777.76, 36,953.28 and 14,841.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,777.76, 36,953.28 and 14,841.12 is: 20,480.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,777.76 : 36,953.28 = 14,841.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,777.76/36,953.28 = 14,841.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,777.76x = 36,953.28 × 14,841.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,777.76x = 548,428,062.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,428,062.87/26,777.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,480.73

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