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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,409.67, 36,445.14 and 14,472.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,409.67, 36,445.14 and 14,472.97 is: 19,972.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,409.67 : 36,445.14 = 14,472.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,409.67/36,445.14 = 14,472.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,409.67x = 36,445.14 × 14,472.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,409.67x = 527,469,326.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,469,326.75/26,409.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,972.58

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