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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,481.93, 36,545.16 and 14,544.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,481.93, 36,545.16 and 14,544.96 is: 20,072.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,481.93 : 36,545.16 = 14,544.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,481.93/36,545.16 = 14,544.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,481.93x = 36,545.16 × 14,544.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,481.93x = 531,547,890.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,547,890.39/26,481.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,072.10

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