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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,779.90, 36,957.12 and 14,844.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,779.90, 36,957.12 and 14,844.05 is: 20,485.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,779.90 : 36,957.12 = 14,844.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,779.90/36,957.12 = 14,844.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,779.90x = 36,957.12 × 14,844.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,779.90x = 548,593,337.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,593,337.14/26,779.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,485.26

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