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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,410.62, 36,446.94 and 14,473.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,410.62, 36,446.94 and 14,473.70 is: 19,973.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,410.62 : 36,446.94 = 14,473.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,410.62/36,446.94 = 14,473.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,410.62x = 36,446.94 × 14,473.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,410.62x = 527,521,820.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,521,820.87/26,410.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,973.85

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