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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,433.55, 36,478.80 and 14,496.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,433.55, 36,478.80 and 14,496.17 is: 20,004.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,433.55 : 36,478.80 = 14,496.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,433.55/36,478.80 = 14,496.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,433.55x = 36,478.80 × 14,496.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,433.55x = 528,802,886.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,802,886.20/26,433.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,004.99

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