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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,778.35, 36,954.42 and 14,841.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,778.35, 36,954.42 and 14,841.92 is: 20,482.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,778.35 : 36,954.42 = 14,841.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,778.35/36,954.42 = 14,841.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,778.35x = 36,954.42 × 14,841.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,778.35x = 548,474,545.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,474,545.29/26,778.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,482.01

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