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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,292.40, 36,283.62 and 14,356

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,292.40, 36,283.62 and 14,356 is: 19,811.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,292.40 : 36,283.62 = 14,356 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,292.40/36,283.62 = 14,356/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,292.40x = 36,283.62 × 14,356
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,292.40x = 520,887,648.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,887,648.72/26,292.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,811.34

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