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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,577.37, 36,676.78 and 14,640.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,577.37, 36,676.78 and 14,640.71 is: 20,204.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,577.37 : 36,676.78 = 14,640.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,577.37/36,676.78 = 14,640.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,577.37x = 36,676.78 × 14,640.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,577.37x = 536,974,099.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,974,099.71/26,577.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,204.18

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