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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,409.67, 36,444.73 and 14,472.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,409.67, 36,444.73 and 14,472.75 is: 19,972.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,409.67 : 36,444.73 = 14,472.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,409.67/36,444.73 = 14,472.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,409.67x = 36,444.73 × 14,472.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,409.67x = 527,455,466.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,455,466.11/26,409.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,972.06

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