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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,414.57, 36,452.36 and 14,478.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,414.57, 36,452.36 and 14,478.14 is: 19,979.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,414.57 : 36,452.36 = 14,478.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,414.57/36,452.36 = 14,478.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,414.57x = 36,452.36 × 14,478.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,414.57x = 527,762,498.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,762,498.74/26,414.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,979.98

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