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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,363.85, 36,382 and 14,264.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,363.85, 36,382 and 14,264.29 is: 19,684.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,363.85 : 36,382 = 14,264.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,363.85/36,382 = 14,264.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,363.85x = 36,382 × 14,264.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,363.85x = 518,963,398.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,963,398.78/26,363.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,684.66

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