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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,545.07, 36,633.83 and 14,611.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,545.07, 36,633.83 and 14,611.04 is: 20,164.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,545.07 : 36,633.83 = 14,611.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,545.07/36,633.83 = 14,611.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,545.07x = 36,633.83 × 14,611.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,545.07x = 535,258,355.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,258,355.48/26,545.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,164.13

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