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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,481.13, 36,544.26 and 14,544.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,481.13, 36,544.26 and 14,544.75 is: 20,071.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,481.13 : 36,544.26 = 14,544.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,481.13/36,544.26 = 14,544.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,481.13x = 36,544.26 × 14,544.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,481.13x = 531,526,942.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,526,942.91/26,481.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,071.91

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