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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,292, 36,286.14 and 14,964.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,292, 36,286.14 and 14,964.25 is: 20,652.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,292 : 36,286.14 = 14,964.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,292/36,286.14 = 14,964.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,292x = 36,286.14 × 14,964.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,292x = 542,994,870.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,994,870.50/26,292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,652.47

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