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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,545.08, 36,630.06 and 14,606.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,545.08, 36,630.06 and 14,606.52 is: 20,155.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,545.08 : 36,630.06 = 14,606.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,545.08/36,630.06 = 14,606.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,545.08x = 36,630.06 × 14,606.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,545.08x = 535,037,703.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,037,703.99/26,545.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,155.81

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