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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,292.21, 36,282.97 and 14,355.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,292.21, 36,282.97 and 14,355.51 is: 19,810.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,292.21 : 36,282.97 = 14,355.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,292.21/36,282.97 = 14,355.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,292.21x = 36,282.97 × 14,355.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,292.21x = 520,860,538.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,860,538.66/26,292.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,810.45

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