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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,546.93, 36,635.76 and 14,609.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,546.93, 36,635.76 and 14,609.96 is: 20,162.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,546.93 : 36,635.76 = 14,609.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,546.93/36,635.76 = 14,609.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,546.93x = 36,635.76 × 14,609.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,546.93x = 535,246,988.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,246,988.17/26,546.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,162.29

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