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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,406.80, 36,441.32 and 14,470.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,406.80, 36,441.32 and 14,470.52 is: 19,969.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,406.80 : 36,441.32 = 14,470.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,406.80/36,441.32 = 14,470.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,406.80x = 36,441.32 × 14,470.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,406.80x = 527,324,849.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,324,849.89/26,406.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,969.28

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