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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,407.24, 36,441.98 and 14,470.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,407.24, 36,441.98 and 14,470.76 is: 19,969.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,407.24 : 36,441.98 = 14,470.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,407.24/36,441.98 = 14,470.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,407.24x = 36,441.98 × 14,470.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,407.24x = 527,343,146.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,343,146.50/26,407.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,969.64

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