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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,430.80, 36,473.96 and 14,494.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,430.80, 36,473.96 and 14,494.23 is: 20,001.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,430.80 : 36,473.96 = 14,494.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,430.80/36,473.96 = 14,494.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,430.80x = 36,473.96 × 14,494.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,430.80x = 528,662,001.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,662,001.49/26,430.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,001.74

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