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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,542.46, 36,628.62 and 14,606.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,542.46, 36,628.62 and 14,606.66 is: 20,157.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,542.46 : 36,628.62 = 14,606.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,542.46/36,628.62 = 14,606.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,542.46x = 36,628.62 × 14,606.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,542.46x = 535,021,798.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,021,798.61/26,542.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,157.20

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