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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,416.04, 36,454.97 and 14,480.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,416.04, 36,454.97 and 14,480.12 is: 19,983.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,416.04 : 36,454.97 = 14,480.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,416.04/36,454.97 = 14,480.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,416.04x = 36,454.97 × 14,480.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,416.04x = 527,872,467.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,872,467.53/26,416.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,983.03

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