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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,430.69, 36,475.98 and 14,495.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,430.69, 36,475.98 and 14,495.75 is: 20,005.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,430.69 : 36,475.98 = 14,495.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,430.69/36,475.98 = 14,495.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,430.69x = 36,475.98 × 14,495.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,430.69x = 528,746,687.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,746,687.09/26,430.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,005.03

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