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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,407.62, 36,443.46 and 14,470.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,407.62, 36,443.46 and 14,470.98 is: 19,970.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,407.62 : 36,443.46 = 14,470.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,407.62/36,443.46 = 14,470.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,407.62x = 36,443.46 × 14,470.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,407.62x = 527,372,580.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,372,580.79/26,407.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,970.47

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