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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,407.91, 36,441.45 and 14,468.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,407.91, 36,441.45 and 14,468.90 is: 19,966.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,407.91 : 36,441.45 = 14,468.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,407.91/36,441.45 = 14,468.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,407.91x = 36,441.45 × 14,468.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,407.91x = 527,267,513.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,267,513.70/26,407.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,966.27

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