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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,777.82, 36,953.70 and 14,841.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,777.82, 36,953.70 and 14,841.36 is: 20,481.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,777.82 : 36,953.70 = 14,841.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,777.82/36,953.70 = 14,841.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,777.82x = 36,953.70 × 14,841.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,777.82x = 548,443,165.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,443,165.03/26,777.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,481.25

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