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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,779.44, 36,954.66 and 14,843.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,779.44, 36,954.66 and 14,843.88 is: 20,484.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,779.44 : 36,954.66 = 14,843.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,779.44/36,954.66 = 14,843.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,779.44x = 36,954.66 × 14,843.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,779.44x = 548,550,538.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,550,538.48/26,779.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,484.02

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