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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,409.08, 36,444.82 and 14,472.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,409.08, 36,444.82 and 14,472.17 is: 19,971.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,409.08 : 36,444.82 = 14,472.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,409.08/36,444.82 = 14,472.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,409.08x = 36,444.82 × 14,472.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,409.08x = 527,435,466.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,435,466.53/26,409.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,971.75

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