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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,777.96, 36,952.98 and 14,841.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,777.96, 36,952.98 and 14,841.19 is: 20,480.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,777.96 : 36,952.98 = 14,841.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,777.96/36,952.98 = 14,841.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,777.96x = 36,952.98 × 14,841.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,777.96x = 548,426,012.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,426,012.48/26,777.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,480.50

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