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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,429.40, 36,472.50 and 14,492.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,429.40, 36,472.50 and 14,492.76 is: 19,999.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,429.40 : 36,472.50 = 14,492.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,429.40/36,472.50 = 14,492.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,429.40x = 36,472.50 × 14,492.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,429.40x = 528,587,189.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,587,189.10/26,429.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,999.97

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