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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,292.06, 36,283.91 and 14,356.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,292.06, 36,283.91 and 14,356.31 is: 19,812.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,292.06 : 36,283.91 = 14,356.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,292.06/36,283.91 = 14,356.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,292.06x = 36,283.91 × 14,356.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,292.06x = 520,903,059.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,903,059.97/26,292.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,812.18

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