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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,544.98, 36,630.74 and 14,608.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,544.98, 36,630.74 and 14,608.01 is: 20,158.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,544.98 : 36,630.74 = 14,608.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,544.98/36,630.74 = 14,608.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,544.98x = 36,630.74 × 14,608.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,544.98x = 535,101,960.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,101,960.03/26,544.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,158.31

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