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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,780.97, 36,953.78 and 14,844.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,780.97, 36,953.78 and 14,844.25 is: 20,482.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,780.97 : 36,953.78 = 14,844.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,780.97/36,953.78 = 14,844.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,780.97x = 36,953.78 × 14,844.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,780.97x = 548,551,148.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,551,148.77/26,780.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,482.87

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