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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,403.16, 36,436.34 and 14,467.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,403.16, 36,436.34 and 14,467.24 is: 19,964.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,403.16 : 36,436.34 = 14,467.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,403.16/36,436.34 = 14,467.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,403.16x = 36,436.34 × 14,467.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,403.16x = 527,133,275.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,133,275.50/26,403.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,964.78

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