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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,576.76, 36,675.93 and 14,640.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,576.76, 36,675.93 and 14,640.09 is: 20,203.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,576.76 : 36,675.93 = 14,640.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,576.76/36,675.93 = 14,640.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,576.76x = 36,675.93 × 14,640.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,576.76x = 536,938,916.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,938,916.03/26,576.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,203.32

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