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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,541.84, 36,627.18 and 14,604.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,541.84, 36,627.18 and 14,604.96 is: 20,154.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,541.84 : 36,627.18 = 14,604.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,541.84/36,627.18 = 14,604.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,541.84x = 36,627.18 × 14,604.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,541.84x = 534,938,498.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,938,498.81/26,541.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,154.54

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