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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,409.96, 36,445.73 and 14,473.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,409.96, 36,445.73 and 14,473.76 is: 19,973.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,409.96 : 36,445.73 = 14,473.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,409.96/36,445.73 = 14,473.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,409.96x = 36,445.73 × 14,473.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,409.96x = 527,506,494.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,506,494.45/26,409.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,973.77

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