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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,544.21, 36,631.59 and 14,607.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,544.21, 36,631.59 and 14,607.52 is: 20,158.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,544.21 : 36,631.59 = 14,607.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,544.21/36,631.59 = 14,607.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,544.21x = 36,631.59 × 14,607.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,544.21x = 535,096,683.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,096,683.56/26,544.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,158.70

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