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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,577.88, 36,679.14 and 14,641.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,577.88, 36,679.14 and 14,641.18 is: 20,205.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,577.88 : 36,679.14 = 14,641.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,577.88/36,679.14 = 14,641.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,577.88x = 36,679.14 × 14,641.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,577.88x = 537,025,890.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,025,890.99/26,577.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,205.75

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