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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,481.04, 36,544.32 and 14,545.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,481.04, 36,544.32 and 14,545.12 is: 20,072.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,481.04 : 36,544.32 = 14,545.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,481.04/36,544.32 = 14,545.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,481.04x = 36,544.32 × 14,545.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,481.04x = 531,541,519.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,541,519.72/26,481.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,072.53

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