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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,414.64, 36,452.46 and 14,477.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,414.64, 36,452.46 and 14,477.70 is: 19,979.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,414.64 : 36,452.46 = 14,477.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,414.64/36,452.46 = 14,477.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,414.64x = 36,452.46 × 14,477.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,414.64x = 527,747,780.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,747,780.14/26,414.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,979.37

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