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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,411.47, 36,447.67 and 14,475.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,411.47, 36,447.67 and 14,475.31 is: 19,975.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,411.47 : 36,447.67 = 14,475.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,411.47/36,447.67 = 14,475.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,411.47x = 36,447.67 × 14,475.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,411.47x = 527,591,249.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,591,249.00/26,411.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,975.84

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