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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,469.56, 36,527.78 and 14,369.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,469.56, 36,527.78 and 14,369.74 is: 19,830.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,469.56 : 36,527.78 = 14,369.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,469.56/36,527.78 = 14,369.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,469.56x = 36,527.78 × 14,369.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,469.56x = 524,894,701.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,894,701.38/26,469.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,830.13

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