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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,778.62, 36,953.16 and 14,841.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,778.62, 36,953.16 and 14,841.85 is: 20,481.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,778.62 : 36,953.16 = 14,841.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,778.62/36,953.16 = 14,841.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,778.62x = 36,953.16 × 14,841.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,778.62x = 548,453,257.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,453,257.75/26,778.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,481.01

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