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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,537.61, 36,622.80 and 14,601.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,537.61, 36,622.80 and 14,601.45 is: 20,150.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,537.61 : 36,622.80 = 14,601.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,537.61/36,622.80 = 14,601.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,537.61x = 36,622.80 × 14,601.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,537.61x = 534,745,983.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,745,983.06/26,537.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,150.50

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