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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,545.93, 36,634.38 and 14,608.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,545.93, 36,634.38 and 14,608.96 is: 20,160.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,545.93 : 36,634.38 = 14,608.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,545.93/36,634.38 = 14,608.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,545.93x = 36,634.38 × 14,608.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,545.93x = 535,190,045.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,190,045.68/26,545.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,160.91

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