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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,547.72, 36,636.11 and 14,611.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,547.72, 36,636.11 and 14,611.33 is: 20,163.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,547.72 : 36,636.11 = 14,611.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,547.72/36,636.11 = 14,611.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,547.72x = 36,636.11 × 14,611.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,547.72x = 535,302,293.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,302,293.13/26,547.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,163.78

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