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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,430.90, 36,475.72 and 14,494.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,430.90, 36,475.72 and 14,494.68 is: 20,003.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,430.90 : 36,475.72 = 14,494.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,430.90/36,475.72 = 14,494.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,430.90x = 36,475.72 × 14,494.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,430.90x = 528,703,889.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,703,889.17/26,430.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,003.25

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