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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,814.44, 36,981.63 and 20,114.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,814.44, 36,981.63 and 20,114.94 is: 27,741.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,814.44 : 36,981.63 = 20,114.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,814.44/36,981.63 = 20,114.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,814.44x = 36,981.63 × 20,114.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,814.44x = 743,883,268.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,883,268.55/26,814.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,741.89

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