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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,407.08, 36,439.74 and 14,468.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,407.08, 36,439.74 and 14,468.49 is: 19,965.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,407.08 : 36,439.74 = 14,468.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,407.08/36,439.74 = 14,468.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,407.08x = 36,439.74 × 14,468.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,407.08x = 527,228,013.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,228,013.79/26,407.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,965.40

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