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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,577.03, 36,676.34 and 14,640.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,577.03, 36,676.34 and 14,640.39 is: 20,203.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,577.03 : 36,676.34 = 14,640.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,577.03/36,676.34 = 14,640.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,577.03x = 36,676.34 × 14,640.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,577.03x = 536,955,921.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,955,921.37/26,577.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,203.76

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