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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,543.34, 36,630.18 and 14,606.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,543.34, 36,630.18 and 14,606.82 is: 20,157.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,543.34 : 36,630.18 = 14,606.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,543.34/36,630.18 = 14,606.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,543.34x = 36,630.18 × 14,606.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,543.34x = 535,050,445.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,050,445.83/26,543.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,157.62

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