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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,778.78, 36,954.63 and 14,841.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,778.78, 36,954.63 and 14,841.99 is: 20,481.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,778.78 : 36,954.63 = 14,841.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,778.78/36,954.63 = 14,841.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,778.78x = 36,954.63 × 14,841.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,778.78x = 548,480,248.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,480,248.91/26,778.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,481.90

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