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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,577.79, 36,675.99 and 14,640.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,577.79, 36,675.99 and 14,640.89 is: 20,203.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,577.79 : 36,675.99 = 14,640.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,577.79/36,675.99 = 14,640.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,577.79x = 36,675.99 × 14,640.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,577.79x = 536,968,951.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,968,951.85/26,577.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,203.67

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