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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,406.86, 36,441.25 and 14,470.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,406.86, 36,441.25 and 14,470.18 is: 19,968.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,406.86 : 36,441.25 = 14,470.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,406.86/36,441.25 = 14,470.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,406.86x = 36,441.25 × 14,470.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,406.86x = 527,311,319.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,311,319.65/26,406.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,968.73

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