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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,414.35, 36,451.03 and 14,477.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,414.35, 36,451.03 and 14,477.47 is: 19,978.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,414.35 : 36,451.03 = 14,477.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,414.35/36,451.03 = 14,477.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,414.35x = 36,451.03 × 14,477.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,414.35x = 527,718,693.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,718,693.29/26,414.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,978.48

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