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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,400.62, 36,433.70 and 14,464.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,400.62, 36,433.70 and 14,464.68 is: 19,961.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,400.62 : 36,433.70 = 14,464.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,400.62/36,433.70 = 14,464.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,400.62x = 36,433.70 × 14,464.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,400.62x = 527,001,739.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,001,739.39/26,400.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,961.72

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