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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,429.67, 36,473.45 and 14,492.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,429.67, 36,473.45 and 14,492.30 is: 19,999.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,429.67 : 36,473.45 = 14,492.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,429.67/36,473.45 = 14,492.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,429.67x = 36,473.45 × 14,492.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,429.67x = 528,583,924.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,583,924.61/26,429.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,999.64

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