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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,411.09, 36,447.59 and 14,474.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,411.09, 36,447.59 and 14,474.17 is: 19,974.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,411.09 : 36,447.59 = 14,474.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,411.09/36,447.59 = 14,474.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,411.09x = 36,447.59 × 14,474.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,411.09x = 527,548,359.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,548,359.14/26,411.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,974.51

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