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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,292.71, 36,284.45 and 14,356.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,292.71, 36,284.45 and 14,356.52 is: 19,812.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,292.71 : 36,284.45 = 14,356.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,292.71/36,284.45 = 14,356.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,292.71x = 36,284.45 × 14,356.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,292.71x = 520,918,360.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,918,360.33/26,292.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,812.27

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