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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,410.05, 36,447.03 and 14,474.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,410.05, 36,447.03 and 14,474.25 is: 19,975.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,410.05 : 36,447.03 = 14,474.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,410.05/36,447.03 = 14,474.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,410.05x = 36,447.03 × 14,474.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,410.05x = 527,543,423.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,543,423.98/26,410.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,975.10

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