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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,410.70, 36,446.79 and 14,474.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,410.70, 36,446.79 and 14,474.46 is: 19,974.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,410.70 : 36,446.79 = 14,474.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,410.70/36,446.79 = 14,474.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,410.70x = 36,446.79 × 14,474.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,410.70x = 527,547,603.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,547,603.98/26,410.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,974.77

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