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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,410.66, 36,446.72 and 14,473.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,410.66, 36,446.72 and 14,473.96 is: 19,974.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,410.66 : 36,446.72 = 14,473.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,410.66/36,446.72 = 14,473.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,410.66x = 36,446.72 × 14,473.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,410.66x = 527,528,367.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,528,367.41/26,410.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,974.07

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