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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,409.92, 36,445.68 and 14,473.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,409.92, 36,445.68 and 14,473.53 is: 19,973.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,409.92 : 36,445.68 = 14,473.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,409.92/36,445.68 = 14,473.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,409.92x = 36,445.68 × 14,473.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,409.92x = 527,497,642.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,497,642.85/26,409.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,973.47

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