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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,409.93, 36,445.71 and 14,473.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,409.93, 36,445.71 and 14,473.74 is: 19,973.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,409.93 : 36,445.71 = 14,473.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,409.93/36,445.71 = 14,473.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,409.93x = 36,445.71 × 14,473.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,409.93x = 527,505,730.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,505,730.66/26,409.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,973.76

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