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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,414.73, 36,452.81 and 14,477.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,414.73, 36,452.81 and 14,477.98 is: 19,979.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,414.73 : 36,452.81 = 14,477.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,414.73/36,452.81 = 14,477.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,414.73x = 36,452.81 × 14,477.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,414.73x = 527,762,999.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,762,999.19/26,414.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,979.87

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