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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,414.83, 36,452.12 and 14,477.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,414.83, 36,452.12 and 14,477.86 is: 19,979.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,414.83 : 36,452.12 = 14,477.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,414.83/36,452.12 = 14,477.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,414.83x = 36,452.12 × 14,477.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,414.83x = 527,748,690.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,748,690.06/26,414.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,979.26

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