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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,778.13, 36,952.84 and 14,842.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,778.13, 36,952.84 and 14,842.55 is: 20,482.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,778.13 : 36,952.84 = 14,842.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,778.13/36,952.84 = 14,842.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,778.13x = 36,952.84 × 14,842.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,778.13x = 548,474,375.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,474,375.34/26,778.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,482.18

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