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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,407.13, 36,441.86 and 14,470.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,407.13, 36,441.86 and 14,470.52 is: 19,969.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,407.13 : 36,441.86 = 14,470.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,407.13/36,441.86 = 14,470.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,407.13x = 36,441.86 × 14,470.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,407.13x = 527,332,409.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,332,409.41/26,407.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,969.32

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