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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,481.43, 36,544.26 and 14,545

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,481.43, 36,544.26 and 14,545 is: 20,072.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,481.43 : 36,544.26 = 14,545 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,481.43/36,544.26 = 14,545/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,481.43x = 36,544.26 × 14,545
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,481.43x = 531,536,261.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,536,261.70/26,481.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,072.04

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