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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,430.23, 36,474.77 and 14,494.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,430.23, 36,474.77 and 14,494.00 is: 20,002.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,430.23 : 36,474.77 = 14,494.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,430.23/36,474.77 = 14,494.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,430.23x = 36,474.77 × 14,494.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,430.23x = 528,665,261.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,665,261.43/26,430.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,002.29

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