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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,780.22, 36,952.88 and 14,844.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,780.22, 36,952.88 and 14,844.24 is: 20,482.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,780.22 : 36,952.88 = 14,844.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,780.22/36,952.88 = 14,844.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,780.22x = 36,952.88 × 14,844.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,780.22x = 548,537,345.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,537,345.19/26,780.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,482.93

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