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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,431.92, 36,476.10 and 14,495.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,431.92, 36,476.10 and 14,495.35 is: 20,003.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,431.92 : 36,476.10 = 14,495.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,431.92/36,476.10 = 14,495.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,431.92x = 36,476.10 × 14,495.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,431.92x = 528,733,653.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,733,653.75/26,431.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,003.60

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