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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,410.74, 36,445.95 and 14,473.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,410.74, 36,445.95 and 14,473.95 is: 19,973.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,410.74 : 36,445.95 = 14,473.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,410.74/36,445.95 = 14,473.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,410.74x = 36,445.95 × 14,473.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,410.74x = 527,516,858.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,516,858.00/26,410.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,973.57

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