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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,207.75, 36,167.51 and 15,029.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,207.75, 36,167.51 and 15,029.75 is: 20,741.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,207.75 : 36,167.51 = 15,029.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,207.75/36,167.51 = 15,029.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,207.75x = 36,167.51 × 15,029.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,207.75x = 543,588,558.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,588,558.27/26,207.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,741.52

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