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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,405.74, 36,439.05 and 14,468.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,405.74, 36,439.05 and 14,468.95 is: 19,966.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,405.74 : 36,439.05 = 14,468.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,405.74/36,439.05 = 14,468.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,405.74x = 36,439.05 × 14,468.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,405.74x = 527,234,792.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,234,792.50/26,405.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,966.67

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