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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,431.14, 36,474.69 and 14,494.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,431.14, 36,474.69 and 14,494.44 is: 20,002.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,431.14 : 36,474.69 = 14,494.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,431.14/36,474.69 = 14,494.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,431.14x = 36,474.69 × 14,494.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,431.14x = 528,680,205.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,680,205.72/26,431.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,002.17

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