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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,465.03, 36,520.10 and 14,528.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,465.03, 36,520.10 and 14,528.30 is: 20,048.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,465.03 : 36,520.10 = 14,528.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,465.03/36,520.10 = 14,528.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,465.03x = 36,520.10 × 14,528.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,465.03x = 530,574,849.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,574,849.79/26,465.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,048.15

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