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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,577.03, 36,674.96 and 14,640.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,577.03, 36,674.96 and 14,640.12 is: 20,202.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,577.03 : 36,674.96 = 14,640.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,577.03/36,674.96 = 14,640.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,577.03x = 36,674.96 × 14,640.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,577.03x = 536,925,742.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,925,742.19/26,577.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,202.62

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