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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,408.08, 36,441.12 and 14,469.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,408.08, 36,441.12 and 14,469.49 is: 19,966.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,408.08 : 36,441.12 = 14,469.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,408.08/36,441.12 = 14,469.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,408.08x = 36,441.12 × 14,469.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,408.08x = 527,284,421.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,284,421.43/26,408.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,966.78

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