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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,782.77, 36,959.16 and 14,682.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,782.77, 36,959.16 and 14,682.99 is: 20,261.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,782.77 : 36,959.16 = 14,682.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,782.77/36,959.16 = 14,682.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,782.77x = 36,959.16 × 14,682.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,782.77x = 542,670,976.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,670,976.69/26,782.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,261.94

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