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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,410.40, 36,445.12 and 14,473.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,410.40, 36,445.12 and 14,473.44 is: 19,972.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,410.40 : 36,445.12 = 14,473.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,410.40/36,445.12 = 14,473.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,410.40x = 36,445.12 × 14,473.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,410.40x = 527,486,257.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,486,257.61/26,410.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,972.67

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