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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,541.20, 36,628.62 and 14,604.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,541.20, 36,628.62 and 14,604.54 is: 20,155.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,541.20 : 36,628.62 = 14,604.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,541.20/36,628.62 = 14,604.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,541.20x = 36,628.62 × 14,604.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,541.20x = 534,944,145.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,944,145.93/26,541.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,155.24

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