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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,540.70, 36,627.03 and 14,604.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,540.70, 36,627.03 and 14,604.54 is: 20,154.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,540.70 : 36,627.03 = 14,604.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,540.70/36,627.03 = 14,604.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,540.70x = 36,627.03 × 14,604.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,540.70x = 534,920,924.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,920,924.72/26,540.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,154.74

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