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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,778.65, 36,951.14 and 14,841.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,778.65, 36,951.14 and 14,841.89 is: 20,479.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,778.65 : 36,951.14 = 14,841.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,778.65/36,951.14 = 14,841.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,778.65x = 36,951.14 × 14,841.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,778.65x = 548,424,607.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,424,607.60/26,778.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,479.92

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