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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,577.74, 36,677.58 and 14,640.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,577.74, 36,677.58 and 14,640.82 is: 20,204.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,577.74 : 36,677.58 = 14,640.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,577.74/36,677.58 = 14,640.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,577.74x = 36,677.58 × 14,640.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,577.74x = 536,989,846.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,989,846.82/26,577.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,204.50

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