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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,777.86, 36,953.74 and 14,841.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,777.86, 36,953.74 and 14,841.42 is: 20,481.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,777.86 : 36,953.74 = 14,841.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,777.86/36,953.74 = 14,841.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,777.86x = 36,953.74 × 14,841.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,777.86x = 548,445,975.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,445,975.91/26,777.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,481.32

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