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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,292.76, 36,283.78 and 14,356.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,292.76, 36,283.78 and 14,356.04 is: 19,811.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,292.76 : 36,283.78 = 14,356.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,292.76/36,283.78 = 14,356.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,292.76x = 36,283.78 × 14,356.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,292.76x = 520,891,397.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,891,397.03/26,292.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,811.21

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