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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,473.74, 36,533.86 and 14,374.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,473.74, 36,533.86 and 14,374.24 is: 19,836.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,473.74 : 36,533.86 = 14,374.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,473.74/36,533.86 = 14,374.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,473.74x = 36,533.86 × 14,374.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,473.74x = 525,146,344.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,146,344.50/26,473.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,836.50

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