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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,411.74, 36,448.49 and 14,474.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,411.74, 36,448.49 and 14,474.82 is: 19,975.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,411.74 : 36,448.49 = 14,474.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,411.74/36,448.49 = 14,474.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,411.74x = 36,448.49 × 14,474.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,411.74x = 527,585,332.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,585,332.02/26,411.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,975.41

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