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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,546.76, 36,635.08 and 14,610.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,546.76, 36,635.08 and 14,610.72 is: 20,163.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,546.76 : 36,635.08 = 14,610.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,546.76/36,635.08 = 14,610.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,546.76x = 36,635.08 × 14,610.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,546.76x = 535,264,896.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,264,896.06/26,546.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,163.10

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