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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,411.63, 36,448.32 and 14,474.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,411.63, 36,448.32 and 14,474.70 is: 19,975.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,411.63 : 36,448.32 = 14,474.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,411.63/36,448.32 = 14,474.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,411.63x = 36,448.32 × 14,474.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,411.63x = 527,578,497.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,578,497.50/26,411.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,975.24

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