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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,430.57, 36,474.30 and 14,494.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,430.57, 36,474.30 and 14,494.95 is: 20,003.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,430.57 : 36,474.30 = 14,494.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,430.57/36,474.30 = 14,494.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,430.57x = 36,474.30 × 14,494.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,430.57x = 528,693,154.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,693,154.79/26,430.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,003.09

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