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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,411.24, 36,447.80 and 14,474.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,411.24, 36,447.80 and 14,474.32 is: 19,974.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,411.24 : 36,447.80 = 14,474.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,411.24/36,447.80 = 14,474.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,411.24x = 36,447.80 × 14,474.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,411.24x = 527,557,100.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,557,100.22/26,411.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,974.72

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