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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,545.49, 36,632.94 and 14,608.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,545.49, 36,632.94 and 14,608.52 is: 20,159.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,545.49 : 36,632.94 = 14,608.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,545.49/36,632.94 = 14,608.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,545.49x = 36,632.94 × 14,608.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,545.49x = 535,152,853.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,152,853.48/26,545.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,159.84

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