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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,430.60, 36,474.21 and 14,494.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,430.60, 36,474.21 and 14,494.14 is: 20,001.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,430.60 : 36,474.21 = 14,494.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,430.60/36,474.21 = 14,494.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,430.60x = 36,474.21 × 14,494.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,430.60x = 528,662,306.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,662,306.13/26,430.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,001.90

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