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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,544.81, 36,631.85 and 14,608.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,544.81, 36,631.85 and 14,608.15 is: 20,159.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,544.81 : 36,631.85 = 14,608.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,544.81/36,631.85 = 14,608.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,544.81x = 36,631.85 × 14,608.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,544.81x = 535,123,303.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,123,303.38/26,544.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,159.24

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