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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,577.33, 36,676.94 and 14,640.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,577.33, 36,676.94 and 14,640.69 is: 20,204.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,577.33 : 36,676.94 = 14,640.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,577.33/36,676.94 = 14,640.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,577.33x = 36,676.94 × 14,640.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,577.33x = 536,975,708.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,975,708.69/26,577.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,204.28

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