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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,779.97, 36,952.40 and 14,843.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,779.97, 36,952.40 and 14,843.25 is: 20,481.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,779.97 : 36,952.40 = 14,843.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,779.97/36,952.40 = 14,843.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,779.97x = 36,952.40 × 14,843.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,779.97x = 548,493,748.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,493,748.41/26,779.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,481.49

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