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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,434.68, 36,479.62 and 14,497.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,434.68, 36,479.62 and 14,497.76 is: 20,006.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,434.68 : 36,479.62 = 14,497.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,434.68/36,479.62 = 14,497.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,434.68x = 36,479.62 × 14,497.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,434.68x = 528,872,700.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,872,700.82/26,434.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,006.78

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