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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,292.72, 36,284.64 and 14,357.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,292.72, 36,284.64 and 14,357.16 is: 19,813.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,292.72 : 36,284.64 = 14,357.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,292.72/36,284.64 = 14,357.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,292.72x = 36,284.64 × 14,357.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,292.72x = 520,944,382.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,944,382.02/26,292.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,813.26

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