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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,777.97, 36,953.69 and 14,841.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,777.97, 36,953.69 and 14,841.50 is: 20,481.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,777.97 : 36,953.69 = 14,841.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,777.97/36,953.69 = 14,841.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,777.97x = 36,953.69 × 14,841.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,777.97x = 548,447,931.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,447,931.16/26,777.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,481.31

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