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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,481.06, 36,543.15 and 14,544.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,481.06, 36,543.15 and 14,544.30 is: 20,070.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,481.06 : 36,543.15 = 14,544.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,481.06/36,543.15 = 14,544.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,481.06x = 36,543.15 × 14,544.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,481.06x = 531,494,536.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,494,536.55/26,481.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,070.74

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