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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,410.25, 36,446.96 and 14,474.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,410.25, 36,446.96 and 14,474.40 is: 19,975.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,410.25 : 36,446.96 = 14,474.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,410.25/36,446.96 = 14,474.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,410.25x = 36,446.96 × 14,474.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,410.25x = 527,547,777.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,547,777.33/26,410.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,975.11

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