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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,292.78, 36,283.01 and 14,356.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,292.78, 36,283.01 and 14,356.13 is: 19,810.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,292.78 : 36,283.01 = 14,356.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,292.78/36,283.01 = 14,356.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,292.78x = 36,283.01 × 14,356.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,292.78x = 520,883,355.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,883,355.16/26,292.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,810.89

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