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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,505.74, 36,577.30 and 14,405.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,505.74, 36,577.30 and 14,405.93 is: 19,879.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,505.74 : 36,577.30 = 14,405.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,505.74/36,577.30 = 14,405.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,505.74x = 36,577.30 × 14,405.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,505.74x = 526,929,951.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,929,951.36/26,505.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,879.85

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