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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,779.63, 36,955.52 and 14,842.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,779.63, 36,955.52 and 14,842.71 is: 20,482.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,779.63 : 36,955.52 = 14,842.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,779.63/36,955.52 = 14,842.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,779.63x = 36,955.52 × 14,842.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,779.63x = 548,520,066.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,520,066.26/26,779.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,482.74

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