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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,292.09, 36,282.80 and 14,355.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,292.09, 36,282.80 and 14,355.39 is: 19,810.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,292.09 : 36,282.80 = 14,355.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,292.09/36,282.80 = 14,355.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,292.09x = 36,282.80 × 14,355.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,292.09x = 520,853,744.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,853,744.29/26,292.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,810.28

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