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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,408.67, 36,442.47 and 14,469.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,408.67, 36,442.47 and 14,469.60 is: 19,967.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,408.67 : 36,442.47 = 14,469.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,408.67/36,442.47 = 14,469.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,408.67x = 36,442.47 × 14,469.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,408.67x = 527,307,963.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,307,963.91/26,408.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,967.23

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