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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,542.51, 36,628.80 and 14,605.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,542.51, 36,628.80 and 14,605.54 is: 20,155.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,542.51 : 36,628.80 = 14,605.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,542.51/36,628.80 = 14,605.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,542.51x = 36,628.80 × 14,605.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,542.51x = 534,983,403.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,983,403.55/26,542.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,155.72

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