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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,577.95, 36,677.16 and 14,641.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,577.95, 36,677.16 and 14,641.29 is: 20,204.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,577.95 : 36,677.16 = 14,641.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,577.95/36,677.16 = 14,641.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,577.95x = 36,677.16 × 14,641.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,577.95x = 537,000,935.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,000,935.94/26,577.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,204.76

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