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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,777.81, 36,953.69 and 14,841.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,777.81, 36,953.69 and 14,841.38 is: 20,481.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,777.81 : 36,953.69 = 14,841.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,777.81/36,953.69 = 14,841.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,777.81x = 36,953.69 × 14,841.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,777.81x = 548,443,496.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,443,496.72/26,777.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,481.27

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