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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,545.19, 36,630.99 and 14,609.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,545.19, 36,630.99 and 14,609.66 is: 20,160.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,545.19 : 36,630.99 = 14,609.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,545.19/36,630.99 = 14,609.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,545.19x = 36,630.99 × 14,609.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,545.19x = 535,166,126.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,166,126.21/26,545.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,160.57

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