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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,460.07, 36,515.34 and 14,524.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,460.07, 36,515.34 and 14,524.52 is: 20,044.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,460.07 : 36,515.34 = 14,524.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,460.07/36,515.34 = 14,524.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,460.07x = 36,515.34 × 14,524.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,460.07x = 530,367,603.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,367,603.56/26,460.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,044.08

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