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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,404.74, 36,437.67 and 14,467.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,404.74, 36,437.67 and 14,467.95 is: 19,965.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,404.74 : 36,437.67 = 14,467.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,404.74/36,437.67 = 14,467.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,404.74x = 36,437.67 × 14,467.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,404.74x = 527,178,387.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,178,387.68/26,404.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,965.29

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