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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,406.82, 36,441.40 and 14,470.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,406.82, 36,441.40 and 14,470.62 is: 19,969.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,406.82 : 36,441.40 = 14,470.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,406.82/36,441.40 = 14,470.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,406.82x = 36,441.40 × 14,470.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,406.82x = 527,329,651.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,329,651.67/26,406.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,969.45

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