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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,406.11, 36,440.22 and 14,469.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,406.11, 36,440.22 and 14,469.42 is: 19,967.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,406.11 : 36,440.22 = 14,469.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,406.11/36,440.22 = 14,469.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,406.11x = 36,440.22 × 14,469.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,406.11x = 527,268,765.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,268,765.68/26,406.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,967.68

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