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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,460.48, 36,515.88 and 14,524.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,460.48, 36,515.88 and 14,524.92 is: 20,044.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,460.48 : 36,515.88 = 14,524.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,460.48/36,515.88 = 14,524.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,460.48x = 36,515.88 × 14,524.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,460.48x = 530,390,235.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,390,235.73/26,460.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,044.62

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