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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,414.98, 36,453.16 and 14,478.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,414.98, 36,453.16 and 14,478.23 is: 19,980.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,414.98 : 36,453.16 = 14,478.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,414.98/36,453.16 = 14,478.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,414.98x = 36,453.16 × 14,478.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,414.98x = 527,777,234.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,777,234.71/26,414.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,980.22

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