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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,415.54, 36,453.90 and 14,478.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,415.54, 36,453.90 and 14,478.12 is: 19,980.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,415.54 : 36,453.90 = 14,478.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,415.54/36,453.90 = 14,478.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,415.54x = 36,453.90 × 14,478.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,415.54x = 527,783,938.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,783,938.67/26,415.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,980.05

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