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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,430.03, 36,471.66 and 14,493.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,430.03, 36,471.66 and 14,493.11 is: 19,999.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,430.03 : 36,471.66 = 14,493.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,430.03/36,471.66 = 14,493.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,430.03x = 36,471.66 × 14,493.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,430.03x = 528,587,871.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,587,871.44/26,430.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,999.52

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