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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,481.72, 36,543.32 and 14,543.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,481.72, 36,543.32 and 14,543.13 is: 20,068.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,481.72 : 36,543.32 = 14,543.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,481.72/36,543.32 = 14,543.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,481.72x = 36,543.32 × 14,543.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,481.72x = 531,454,180.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,454,180.68/26,481.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,068.72

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