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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,460.37, 36,515.29 and 14,975.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,460.37, 36,515.29 and 14,975.07 is: 20,665.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,460.37 : 36,515.29 = 14,975.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,460.37/36,515.29 = 14,975.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,460.37x = 36,515.29 × 14,975.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,460.37x = 546,819,120.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,819,120.43/26,460.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,665.59

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