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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,413.89, 36,450.96 and 14,477.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,413.89, 36,450.96 and 14,477.20 is: 19,978.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,413.89 : 36,450.96 = 14,477.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,413.89/36,450.96 = 14,477.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,413.89x = 36,450.96 × 14,477.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,413.89x = 527,707,692.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,707,692.70/26,413.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,978.42

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