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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,417.66, 36,457.31 and 14,481

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,417.66, 36,457.31 and 14,481 is: 19,984.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,417.66 : 36,457.31 = 14,481 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,417.66/36,457.31 = 14,481/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,417.66x = 36,457.31 × 14,481
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,417.66x = 527,938,306.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,938,306.11/26,417.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,984.29

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