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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,404.97, 36,438.86 and 14,468.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,404.97, 36,438.86 and 14,468.73 is: 19,966.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,404.97 : 36,438.86 = 14,468.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,404.97/36,438.86 = 14,468.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,404.97x = 36,438.86 × 14,468.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,404.97x = 527,223,954.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,223,954.50/26,404.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,966.85

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