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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,541.88, 36,627.96 and 14,604.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,541.88, 36,627.96 and 14,604.88 is: 20,154.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,541.88 : 36,627.96 = 14,604.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,541.88/36,627.96 = 14,604.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,541.88x = 36,627.96 × 14,604.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,541.88x = 534,946,960.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,946,960.44/26,541.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,154.83

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