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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,292.92, 36,285.70 and 14,357.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,292.92, 36,285.70 and 14,357.36 is: 19,813.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,292.92 : 36,285.70 = 14,357.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,292.92/36,285.70 = 14,357.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,292.92x = 36,285.70 × 14,357.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,292.92x = 520,966,912.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,966,912.57/26,292.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,813.97

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