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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,406.24, 36,439.74 and 14,469.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,406.24, 36,439.74 and 14,469.45 is: 19,967.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,406.24 : 36,439.74 = 14,469.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,406.24/36,439.74 = 14,469.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,406.24x = 36,439.74 × 14,469.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,406.24x = 527,262,995.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,262,995.94/26,406.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,967.36

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