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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,407.72, 36,443.54 and 14,470.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,407.72, 36,443.54 and 14,470.95 is: 19,970.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,407.72 : 36,443.54 = 14,470.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,407.72/36,443.54 = 14,470.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,407.72x = 36,443.54 × 14,470.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,407.72x = 527,372,763.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,372,763.74/26,407.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,970.40

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