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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,415.59, 36,453.44 and 14,478.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,415.59, 36,453.44 and 14,478.98 is: 19,980.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,415.59 : 36,453.44 = 14,478.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,415.59/36,453.44 = 14,478.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,415.59x = 36,453.44 × 14,478.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,415.59x = 527,808,482.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,808,482.62/26,415.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,980.95

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