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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,412.46, 36,449.48 and 14,475.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,412.46, 36,449.48 and 14,475.54 is: 19,976.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,412.46 : 36,449.48 = 14,475.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,412.46/36,449.48 = 14,475.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,412.46x = 36,449.48 × 14,475.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,412.46x = 527,625,905.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,625,905.72/26,412.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,976.40

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