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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,409.35, 36,445.79 and 14,472.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,409.35, 36,445.79 and 14,472.58 is: 19,972.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,409.35 : 36,445.79 = 14,472.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,409.35/36,445.79 = 14,472.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,409.35x = 36,445.79 × 14,472.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,409.35x = 527,464,611.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,464,611.44/26,409.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,972.65

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