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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,412.14, 36,449.80 and 14,475.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,412.14, 36,449.80 and 14,475.90 is: 19,977.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,412.14 : 36,449.80 = 14,475.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,412.14/36,449.80 = 14,475.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,412.14x = 36,449.80 × 14,475.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,412.14x = 527,643,659.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,643,659.82/26,412.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,977.32

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