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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,787.78, 36,966.78 and 14,851.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,787.78, 36,966.78 and 14,851.08 is: 20,494.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,787.78 : 36,966.78 = 14,851.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,787.78/36,966.78 = 14,851.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,787.78x = 36,966.78 × 14,851.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,787.78x = 548,996,607.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,996,607.12/26,787.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,494.29

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