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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,292.12, 36,282.48 and 14,355.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,292.12, 36,282.48 and 14,355.18 is: 19,809.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,292.12 : 36,282.48 = 14,355.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,292.12/36,282.48 = 14,355.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,292.12x = 36,282.48 × 14,355.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,292.12x = 520,841,531.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,841,531.25/26,292.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,809.80

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