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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,413.29, 36,451.08 and 14,476.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,413.29, 36,451.08 and 14,476.86 is: 19,978.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,413.29 : 36,451.08 = 14,476.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,413.29/36,451.08 = 14,476.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,413.29x = 36,451.08 × 14,476.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,413.29x = 527,697,182.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,697,182.01/26,413.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,978.47

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