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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,412.63, 36,449.70 and 14,475.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,412.63, 36,449.70 and 14,475.70 is: 19,976.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,412.63 : 36,449.70 = 14,475.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,412.63/36,449.70 = 14,475.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,412.63x = 36,449.70 × 14,475.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,412.63x = 527,634,922.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,634,922.29/26,412.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,976.61

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