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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,650.77, 36,777.09 and 14,551.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,650.77, 36,777.09 and 14,551.03 is: 20,079.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,650.77 : 36,777.09 = 14,551.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,650.77/36,777.09 = 14,551.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,650.77x = 36,777.09 × 14,551.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,650.77x = 535,144,356.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,144,356.02/26,650.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,079.88

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