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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,577.09, 36,675.02 and 14,640.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,577.09, 36,675.02 and 14,640.15 is: 20,202.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,577.09 : 36,675.02 = 14,640.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,577.09/36,675.02 = 14,640.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,577.09x = 36,675.02 × 14,640.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,577.09x = 536,927,720.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,927,720.85/26,577.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,202.65

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