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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,779.13, 36,954.83 and 14,842.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,779.13, 36,954.83 and 14,842.21 is: 20,482.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,779.13 : 36,954.83 = 14,842.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,779.13/36,954.83 = 14,842.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,779.13x = 36,954.83 × 14,842.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,779.13x = 548,491,465.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,491,465.32/26,779.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,482.05

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