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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,481.03, 36,543.84 and 14,544.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,481.03, 36,543.84 and 14,544.96 is: 20,072.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,481.03 : 36,543.84 = 14,544.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,481.03/36,543.84 = 14,544.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,481.03x = 36,543.84 × 14,544.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,481.03x = 531,528,691.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,528,691.05/26,481.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,072.06

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