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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,529.90, 36,610.50 and 14,430

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,529.90, 36,610.50 and 14,430 is: 19,912.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,529.90 : 36,610.50 = 14,430 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,529.90/36,610.50 = 14,430/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,529.90x = 36,610.50 × 14,430
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,529.90x = 528,289,515
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,289,515/26,529.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,912.99

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