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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,292.83, 36,284.22 and 14,356.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,292.83, 36,284.22 and 14,356.44 is: 19,811.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,292.83 : 36,284.22 = 14,356.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,292.83/36,284.22 = 14,356.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,292.83x = 36,284.22 × 14,356.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,292.83x = 520,912,227.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,912,227.38/26,292.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,811.95

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