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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,545.96, 36,635.88 and 14,611.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,545.96, 36,635.88 and 14,611.72 is: 20,165.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,545.96 : 36,635.88 = 14,611.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,545.96/36,635.88 = 14,611.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,545.96x = 36,635.88 × 14,611.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,545.96x = 535,313,220.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,313,220.51/26,545.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,165.53

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