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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,202.29, 36,159.41 and 15,022.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,202.29, 36,159.41 and 15,022.13 is: 20,730.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,202.29 : 36,159.41 = 15,022.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,202.29/36,159.41 = 15,022.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,202.29x = 36,159.41 × 15,022.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,202.29x = 543,191,214.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,191,214.50/26,202.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,730.68

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