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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,409.96, 36,445.68 and 14,473.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,409.96, 36,445.68 and 14,473.71 is: 19,973.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,409.96 : 36,445.68 = 14,473.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,409.96/36,445.68 = 14,473.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,409.96x = 36,445.68 × 14,473.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,409.96x = 527,504,203.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,504,203.07/26,409.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,973.68

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