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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,405.66, 36,439.22 and 14,468.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,405.66, 36,439.22 and 14,468.74 is: 19,966.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,405.66 : 36,439.22 = 14,468.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,405.66/36,439.22 = 14,468.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,405.66x = 36,439.22 × 14,468.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,405.66x = 527,229,545.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,229,545.06/26,405.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,966.53

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