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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,481.51, 36,545.49 and 14,545.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,481.51, 36,545.49 and 14,545.35 is: 20,073.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,481.51 : 36,545.49 = 14,545.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,481.51/36,545.49 = 14,545.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,481.51x = 36,545.49 × 14,545.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,481.51x = 531,566,942.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,566,942.97/26,481.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,073.14

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