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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,406.44, 36,441.90 and 14,470.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,406.44, 36,441.90 and 14,470.28 is: 19,969.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,406.44 : 36,441.90 = 14,470.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,406.44/36,441.90 = 14,470.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,406.44x = 36,441.90 × 14,470.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,406.44x = 527,324,496.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,324,496.73/26,406.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,969.54

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