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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,292.24, 36,284.13 and 14,356.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,292.24, 36,284.13 and 14,356.20 is: 19,812.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,292.24 : 36,284.13 = 14,356.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,292.24/36,284.13 = 14,356.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,292.24x = 36,284.13 × 14,356.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,292.24x = 520,902,227.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,902,227.11/26,292.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,812.01

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