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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,413.68, 36,451.08 and 14,478.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,413.68, 36,451.08 and 14,478.06 is: 19,979.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,413.68 : 36,451.08 = 14,478.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,413.68/36,451.08 = 14,478.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,413.68x = 36,451.08 × 14,478.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,413.68x = 527,740,923.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,740,923.30/26,413.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,979.83

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