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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,447.76, 36,498.04 and 14,348.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,447.76, 36,498.04 and 14,348.24 is: 19,800.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,447.76 : 36,498.04 = 14,348.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,447.76/36,498.04 = 14,348.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,447.76x = 36,498.04 × 14,348.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,447.76x = 523,682,637.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,682,637.45/26,447.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,800.64

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