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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,481.05, 36,544.29 and 14,545.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,481.05, 36,544.29 and 14,545.49 is: 20,073.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,481.05 : 36,544.29 = 14,545.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,481.05/36,544.29 = 14,545.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,481.05x = 36,544.29 × 14,545.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,481.05x = 531,554,604.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,554,604.75/26,481.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,073.02

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