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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,433.93, 36,478.86 and 14,497.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,433.93, 36,478.86 and 14,497.35 is: 20,006.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,433.93 : 36,478.86 = 14,497.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,433.93/36,478.86 = 14,497.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,433.93x = 36,478.86 × 14,497.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,433.93x = 528,846,801.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,846,801.02/26,433.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,006.36

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