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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,505.76, 36,577.68 and 14,406.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,505.76, 36,577.68 and 14,406.12 is: 19,880.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,505.76 : 36,577.68 = 14,406.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,505.76/36,577.68 = 14,406.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,505.76x = 36,577.68 × 14,406.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,505.76x = 526,942,447.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,942,447.40/26,505.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,880.30

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