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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,415.52, 36,451.92 and 14,476.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,415.52, 36,451.92 and 14,476.48 is: 19,976.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,415.52 : 36,451.92 = 14,476.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,415.52/36,451.92 = 14,476.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,415.52x = 36,451.92 × 14,476.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,415.52x = 527,695,490.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,695,490.84/26,415.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,976.72

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