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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,544.68, 36,630.72 and 14,607.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,544.68, 36,630.72 and 14,607.70 is: 20,158.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,544.68 : 36,630.72 = 14,607.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,544.68/36,630.72 = 14,607.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,544.68x = 36,630.72 × 14,607.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,544.68x = 535,090,568.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,090,568.54/26,544.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,158.11

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