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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,433.44, 36,476.88 and 14,494.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,433.44, 36,476.88 and 14,494.56 is: 20,001.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,433.44 : 36,476.88 = 14,494.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,433.44/36,476.88 = 14,494.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,433.44x = 36,476.88 × 14,494.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,433.44x = 528,716,325.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,716,325.77/26,433.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,001.80

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