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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,292.85, 36,284.31 and 14,356.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,292.85, 36,284.31 and 14,356.27 is: 19,811.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,292.85 : 36,284.31 = 14,356.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,292.85/36,284.31 = 14,356.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,292.85x = 36,284.31 × 14,356.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,292.85x = 520,907,351.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,907,351.12/26,292.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,811.75

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