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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,544.58, 36,631.51 and 14,608.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,544.58, 36,631.51 and 14,608.35 is: 20,159.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,544.58 : 36,631.51 = 14,608.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,544.58/36,631.51 = 14,608.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,544.58x = 36,631.51 × 14,608.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,544.58x = 535,125,882.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,125,882.59/26,544.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,159.52

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