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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,292.74, 36,284.84 and 14,356.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,292.74, 36,284.84 and 14,356.98 is: 19,813.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,292.74 : 36,284.84 = 14,356.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,292.74/36,284.84 = 14,356.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,292.74x = 36,284.84 × 14,356.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,292.74x = 520,940,650.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,940,650.40/26,292.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,813.10

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