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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,406.72, 36,441.33 and 14,470.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,406.72, 36,441.33 and 14,470.08 is: 19,968.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,406.72 : 36,441.33 = 14,470.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,406.72/36,441.33 = 14,470.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,406.72x = 36,441.33 × 14,470.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,406.72x = 527,308,960.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,308,960.41/26,406.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,968.74

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