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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,203.27, 36,172.70 and 15,444.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,203.27, 36,172.70 and 15,444.75 is: 21,320.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,203.27 : 36,172.70 = 15,444.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,203.27/36,172.70 = 15,444.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,203.27x = 36,172.70 × 15,444.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,203.27x = 558,678,308.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,678,308.33/26,203.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,320.94

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