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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,780.59, 36,958.46 and 14,844.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,780.59, 36,958.46 and 14,844.19 is: 20,485.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,780.59 : 36,958.46 = 14,844.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,780.59/36,958.46 = 14,844.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,780.59x = 36,958.46 × 14,844.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,780.59x = 548,618,402.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,618,402.35/26,780.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,485.67

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