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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,460.60, 36,514.48 and 14,524.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,460.60, 36,514.48 and 14,524.14 is: 20,042.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,460.60 : 36,514.48 = 14,524.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,460.60/36,514.48 = 14,524.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,460.60x = 36,514.48 × 14,524.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,460.60x = 530,341,419.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,341,419.55/26,460.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,042.68

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