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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,133.63, 36,059.24 and 15,375.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,133.63, 36,059.24 and 15,375.63 is: 21,215.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,133.63 : 36,059.24 = 15,375.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,133.63/36,059.24 = 15,375.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,133.63x = 36,059.24 × 15,375.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,133.63x = 554,433,455.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,433,455.44/26,133.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,215.33

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