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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,182.76, 36,129.70 and 15,003.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,182.76, 36,129.70 and 15,003.24 is: 20,703.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,182.76 : 36,129.70 = 15,003.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,182.76/36,129.70 = 15,003.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,182.76x = 36,129.70 × 15,003.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,182.76x = 542,062,560.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,062,560.23/26,182.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,703.03

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