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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,413.53, 36,451.59 and 14,476.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,413.53, 36,451.59 and 14,476.76 is: 19,978.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,413.53 : 36,451.59 = 14,476.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,413.53/36,451.59 = 14,476.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,413.53x = 36,451.59 × 14,476.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,413.53x = 527,701,025.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,701,025.24/26,413.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,978.43

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