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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,547.68, 36,635.32 and 14,610.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,547.68, 36,635.32 and 14,610.91 is: 20,162.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,547.68 : 36,635.32 = 14,610.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,547.68/36,635.32 = 14,610.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,547.68x = 36,635.32 × 14,610.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,547.68x = 535,275,363.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,275,363.34/26,547.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,162.80

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