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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,430.92, 36,474.72 and 14,494.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,430.92, 36,474.72 and 14,494.34 is: 20,002.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,430.92 : 36,474.72 = 14,494.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,430.92/36,474.72 = 14,494.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,430.92x = 36,474.72 × 14,494.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,430.92x = 528,677,050.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,677,050.30/26,430.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,002.22

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