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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,429.69, 36,474.60 and 14,494.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,429.69, 36,474.60 and 14,494.75 is: 20,003.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,429.69 : 36,474.60 = 14,494.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,429.69/36,474.60 = 14,494.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,429.69x = 36,474.60 × 14,494.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,429.69x = 528,690,171.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,690,171.52/26,429.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,003.64

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