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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,292.79, 36,284.19 and 14,356.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,292.79, 36,284.19 and 14,356.42 is: 19,811.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,292.79 : 36,284.19 = 14,356.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,292.79/36,284.19 = 14,356.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,292.79x = 36,284.19 × 14,356.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,292.79x = 520,911,071.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,911,071.00/26,292.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,811.94

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