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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,409.83, 36,445.86 and 14,472.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,409.83, 36,445.86 and 14,472.92 is: 19,972.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,409.83 : 36,445.86 = 14,472.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,409.83/36,445.86 = 14,472.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,409.83x = 36,445.86 × 14,472.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,409.83x = 527,477,833.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,477,833.88/26,409.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,972.78

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