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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,544.09, 36,630.03 and 14,607.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,544.09, 36,630.03 and 14,607.12 is: 20,157.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,544.09 : 36,630.03 = 14,607.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,544.09/36,630.03 = 14,607.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,544.09x = 36,630.03 × 14,607.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,544.09x = 535,059,243.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,059,243.81/26,544.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,157.38

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