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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,432.17, 36,476.91 and 14,494.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,432.17, 36,476.91 and 14,494.81 is: 20,003.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,432.17 : 36,476.91 = 14,494.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,432.17/36,476.91 = 14,494.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,432.17x = 36,476.91 × 14,494.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,432.17x = 528,725,879.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,725,879.84/26,432.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,003.12

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