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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,481.53, 36,544.53 and 14,545.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,481.53, 36,544.53 and 14,545.46 is: 20,072.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,481.53 : 36,544.53 = 14,545.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,481.53/36,544.53 = 14,545.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,481.53x = 36,544.53 × 14,545.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,481.53x = 531,556,999.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,556,999.33/26,481.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,072.75

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