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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,292.44, 36,284.42 and 14,356.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,292.44, 36,284.42 and 14,356.69 is: 19,812.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,292.44 : 36,284.42 = 14,356.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,292.44/36,284.42 = 14,356.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,292.44x = 36,284.42 × 14,356.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,292.44x = 520,924,169.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,924,169.77/26,292.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,812.70

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