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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,778.44, 36,953.28 and 14,842.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,778.44, 36,953.28 and 14,842.88 is: 20,482.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,778.44 : 36,953.28 = 14,842.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,778.44/36,953.28 = 14,842.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,778.44x = 36,953.28 × 14,842.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,778.44x = 548,493,100.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,493,100.65/26,778.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,482.64

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