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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,414.13, 36,452.52 and 14,477.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,414.13, 36,452.52 and 14,477.22 is: 19,979.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,414.13 : 36,452.52 = 14,477.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,414.13/36,452.52 = 14,477.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,414.13x = 36,452.52 × 14,477.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,414.13x = 527,731,151.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,731,151.59/26,414.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,979.12

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