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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,545.81, 36,633.23 and 14,609.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,545.81, 36,633.23 and 14,609.15 is: 20,160.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,545.81 : 36,633.23 = 14,609.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,545.81/36,633.23 = 14,609.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,545.81x = 36,633.23 × 14,609.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,545.81x = 535,180,095.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,180,095.84/26,545.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,160.62

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