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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,544.32, 36,630.24 and 14,606.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,544.32, 36,630.24 and 14,606.54 is: 20,156.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,544.32 : 36,630.24 = 14,606.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,544.32/36,630.24 = 14,606.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,544.32x = 36,630.24 × 14,606.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,544.32x = 535,041,065.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,041,065.77/26,544.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,156.52

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