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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,409.72, 36,445.08 and 14,472.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,409.72, 36,445.08 and 14,472.36 is: 19,971.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,409.72 : 36,445.08 = 14,472.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,409.72/36,445.08 = 14,472.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,409.72x = 36,445.08 × 14,472.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,409.72x = 527,446,317.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,446,317.99/26,409.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,971.67

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