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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,543.78, 36,629.60 and 14,607.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,543.78, 36,629.60 and 14,607.11 is: 20,157.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,543.78 : 36,629.60 = 14,607.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,543.78/36,629.60 = 14,607.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,543.78x = 36,629.60 × 14,607.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,543.78x = 535,052,340.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,052,340.27/26,543.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,157.36

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