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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,292.03, 36,283.76 and 14,356.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,292.03, 36,283.76 and 14,356.13 is: 19,811.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,292.03 : 36,283.76 = 14,356.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,292.03/36,283.76 = 14,356.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,292.03x = 36,283.76 × 14,356.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,292.03x = 520,894,122.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,894,122.25/26,292.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,811.86

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