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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,481.80, 36,545.10 and 14,545.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,481.80, 36,545.10 and 14,545.28 is: 20,072.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,481.80 : 36,545.10 = 14,545.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,481.80/36,545.10 = 14,545.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,481.80x = 36,545.10 × 14,545.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,481.80x = 531,558,712.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,558,712.13/26,481.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,072.61

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