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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,777.78, 36,953.25 and 14,840.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,777.78, 36,953.25 and 14,840.99 is: 20,480.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,777.78 : 36,953.25 = 14,840.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,777.78/36,953.25 = 14,840.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,777.78x = 36,953.25 × 14,840.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,777.78x = 548,422,813.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,422,813.72/26,777.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,480.52

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