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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,292.96, 36,284 and 14,356.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,292.96, 36,284 and 14,356.26 is: 19,811.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,292.96 : 36,284 = 14,356.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,292.96/36,284 = 14,356.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,292.96x = 36,284 × 14,356.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,292.96x = 520,902,537.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,902,537.84/26,292.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,811.48

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