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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,779.59, 36,957.08 and 14,843.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,779.59, 36,957.08 and 14,843.19 is: 20,484.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,779.59 : 36,957.08 = 14,843.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,779.59/36,957.08 = 14,843.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,779.59x = 36,957.08 × 14,843.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,779.59x = 548,560,960.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,560,960.29/26,779.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,484.29

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