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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,577.39, 36,678.48 and 14,640.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,577.39, 36,678.48 and 14,640.72 is: 20,205.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,577.39 : 36,678.48 = 14,640.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,577.39/36,678.48 = 14,640.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,577.39x = 36,678.48 × 14,640.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,577.39x = 536,999,355.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,999,355.71/26,577.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,205.12

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