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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,431.05, 36,475.34 and 14,493.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,431.05, 36,475.34 and 14,493.67 is: 20,001.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,431.05 : 36,475.34 = 14,493.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,431.05/36,475.34 = 14,493.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,431.05x = 36,475.34 × 14,493.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,431.05x = 528,661,577.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,661,577.33/26,431.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,001.54

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