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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,780.96, 36,956.72 and 14,844.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,780.96, 36,956.72 and 14,844.48 is: 20,484.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,780.96 : 36,956.72 = 14,844.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,780.96/36,956.72 = 14,844.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,780.96x = 36,956.72 × 14,844.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,780.96x = 548,603,290.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,603,290.91/26,780.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,484.83

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