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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,404.65, 36,439.27 and 14,468.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,404.65, 36,439.27 and 14,468.75 is: 19,967.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,404.65 : 36,439.27 = 14,468.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,404.65/36,439.27 = 14,468.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,404.65x = 36,439.27 × 14,468.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,404.65x = 527,230,615.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,230,615.47/26,404.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,967.34

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