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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,778.02, 36,953.67 and 14,842.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,778.02, 36,953.67 and 14,842.13 is: 20,482.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,778.02 : 36,953.67 = 14,842.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,778.02/36,953.67 = 14,842.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,778.02x = 36,953.67 × 14,842.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,778.02x = 548,471,174.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,471,174.12/26,778.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,482.14

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