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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,779.70, 36,955.40 and 14,842.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,779.70, 36,955.40 and 14,842.94 is: 20,482.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,779.70 : 36,955.40 = 14,842.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,779.70/36,955.40 = 14,842.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,779.70x = 36,955.40 × 14,842.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,779.70x = 548,526,525.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,526,525.88/26,779.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,482.92

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