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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,778.59, 36,953.11 and 14,841.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,778.59, 36,953.11 and 14,841.82 is: 20,480.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,778.59 : 36,953.11 = 14,841.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,778.59/36,953.11 = 14,841.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,778.59x = 36,953.11 × 14,841.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,778.59x = 548,451,277.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,451,277.57/26,778.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,480.97

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