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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,430.67, 36,474.83 and 14,493.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,430.67, 36,474.83 and 14,493.30 is: 20,001.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,430.67 : 36,474.83 = 14,493.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,430.67/36,474.83 = 14,493.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,430.67x = 36,474.83 × 14,493.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,430.67x = 528,640,653.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,640,653.64/26,430.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,001.03

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