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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,778.94, 36,954.93 and 14,844.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,778.94, 36,954.93 and 14,844.06 is: 20,484.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,778.94 : 36,954.93 = 14,844.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,778.94/36,954.93 = 14,844.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,778.94x = 36,954.93 × 14,844.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,778.94x = 548,561,253.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,561,253.88/26,778.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,484.80

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