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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,292.97, 36,284.34 and 14,356.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,292.97, 36,284.34 and 14,356.05 is: 19,811.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,292.97 : 36,284.34 = 14,356.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,292.97/36,284.34 = 14,356.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,292.97x = 36,284.34 × 14,356.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,292.97x = 520,899,717.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,899,717.03/26,292.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,811.37

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