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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,429.63, 36,473.99 and 14,493.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,429.63, 36,473.99 and 14,493.42 is: 20,001.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,429.63 : 36,473.99 = 14,493.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,429.63/36,473.99 = 14,493.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,429.63x = 36,473.99 × 14,493.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,429.63x = 528,632,856.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,632,856.15/26,429.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,001.52

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