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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,577.78, 36,676.84 and 14,642.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,577.78, 36,676.84 and 14,642.22 is: 20,205.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,577.78 : 36,676.84 = 14,642.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,577.78/36,676.84 = 14,642.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,577.78x = 36,676.84 × 14,642.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,577.78x = 537,030,360.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,030,360.18/26,577.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,205.99

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