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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,781.13, 36,957.59 and 14,844.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,781.13, 36,957.59 and 14,844.21 is: 20,484.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,781.13 : 36,957.59 = 14,844.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,781.13/36,957.59 = 14,844.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,781.13x = 36,957.59 × 14,844.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,781.13x = 548,606,227.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,606,227.05/26,781.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,484.81

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