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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,429.47, 36,472.55 and 14,493.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,429.47, 36,472.55 and 14,493.56 is: 20,001.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,429.47 : 36,472.55 = 14,493.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,429.47/36,472.55 = 14,493.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,429.47x = 36,472.55 × 14,493.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,429.47x = 528,617,091.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,617,091.78/26,429.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,001.05

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