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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,545.62, 36,632.25 and 14,607.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,545.62, 36,632.25 and 14,607.34 is: 20,157.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,545.62 : 36,632.25 = 14,607.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,545.62/36,632.25 = 14,607.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,545.62x = 36,632.25 × 14,607.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,545.62x = 535,099,639.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,099,639.13/26,545.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,157.73

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