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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,175.44, 36,129.48 and 15,001.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,175.44, 36,129.48 and 15,001.04 is: 20,705.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,175.44 : 36,129.48 = 15,001.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,175.44/36,129.48 = 15,001.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,175.44x = 36,129.48 × 15,001.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,175.44x = 541,979,774.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,979,774.66/26,175.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,705.66

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