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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,406.54, 36,441.39 and 14,469.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,406.54, 36,441.39 and 14,469.66 is: 19,968.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,406.54 : 36,441.39 = 14,469.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,406.54/36,441.39 = 14,469.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,406.54x = 36,441.39 × 14,469.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,406.54x = 527,294,523.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,294,523.23/26,406.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,968.33

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