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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,411.91, 36,449.28 and 14,476.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,411.91, 36,449.28 and 14,476.37 is: 19,977.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,411.91 : 36,449.28 = 14,476.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,411.91/36,449.28 = 14,476.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,411.91x = 36,449.28 × 14,476.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,411.91x = 527,653,081.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,653,081.27/26,411.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,977.85

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