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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,462.48, 36,515.92 and 14,525.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,462.48, 36,515.92 and 14,525.80 is: 20,044.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,462.48 : 36,515.92 = 14,525.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,462.48/36,515.92 = 14,525.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,462.48x = 36,515.92 × 14,525.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,462.48x = 530,422,950.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,422,950.74/26,462.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,044.34

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