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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,404.52, 36,437.90 and 14,467.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,404.52, 36,437.90 and 14,467.68 is: 19,965.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,404.52 : 36,437.90 = 14,467.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,404.52/36,437.90 = 14,467.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,404.52x = 36,437.90 × 14,467.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,404.52x = 527,171,804.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,171,804.73/26,404.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,965.21

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