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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,543.91, 36,629.82 and 14,607.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,543.91, 36,629.82 and 14,607.24 is: 20,157.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,543.91 : 36,629.82 = 14,607.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,543.91/36,629.82 = 14,607.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,543.91x = 36,629.82 × 14,607.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,543.91x = 535,060,571.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,060,571.90/26,543.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,157.56

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