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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,413.98, 36,451.78 and 14,477.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,413.98, 36,451.78 and 14,477.23 is: 19,978.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,413.98 : 36,451.78 = 14,477.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,413.98/36,451.78 = 14,477.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,413.98x = 36,451.78 × 14,477.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,413.98x = 527,720,675.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,720,675.65/26,413.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,978.84

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