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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,414.08, 36,451.54 and 14,477.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,414.08, 36,451.54 and 14,477.38 is: 19,978.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,414.08 : 36,451.54 = 14,477.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,414.08/36,451.54 = 14,477.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,414.08x = 36,451.54 × 14,477.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,414.08x = 527,722,796.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,722,796.17/26,414.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,978.84

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