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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,543.57, 36,631.76 and 14,609.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,543.57, 36,631.76 and 14,609.54 is: 20,162.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,543.57 : 36,631.76 = 14,609.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,543.57/36,631.76 = 14,609.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,543.57x = 36,631.76 × 14,609.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,543.57x = 535,173,089.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,173,089.94/26,543.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,162.06

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