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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,429.43, 36,472.56 and 14,492.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,429.43, 36,472.56 and 14,492.49 is: 19,999.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,429.43 : 36,472.56 = 14,492.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,429.43/36,472.56 = 14,492.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,429.43x = 36,472.56 × 14,492.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,429.43x = 528,578,211.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,578,211.07/26,429.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,999.61

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