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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,780.13, 36,955.60 and 14,844.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,780.13, 36,955.60 and 14,844.55 is: 20,484.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,780.13 : 36,955.60 = 14,844.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,780.13/36,955.60 = 14,844.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,780.13x = 36,955.60 × 14,844.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,780.13x = 548,589,251.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,589,251.98/26,780.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,484.94

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