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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,429.48, 36,473.73 and 14,493.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,429.48, 36,473.73 and 14,493.24 is: 20,001.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,429.48 : 36,473.73 = 14,493.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,429.48/36,473.73 = 14,493.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,429.48x = 36,473.73 × 14,493.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,429.48x = 528,622,713.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,622,713.71/26,429.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,001.25

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