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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,410.46, 36,447.28 and 14,474.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,410.46, 36,447.28 and 14,474.53 is: 19,975.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,410.46 : 36,447.28 = 14,474.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,410.46/36,447.28 = 14,474.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,410.46x = 36,447.28 × 14,474.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,410.46x = 527,557,247.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,557,247.78/26,410.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,975.31

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