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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,541.81, 36,626.31 and 14,604.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,541.81, 36,626.31 and 14,604.71 is: 20,153.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,541.81 : 36,626.31 = 14,604.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,541.81/36,626.31 = 14,604.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,541.81x = 36,626.31 × 14,604.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,541.81x = 534,916,452.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,916,452.79/26,541.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,153.73

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