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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,208.63, 36,169.34 and 15,030.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,208.63, 36,169.34 and 15,030.63 is: 20,743.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,208.63 : 36,169.34 = 15,030.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,208.63/36,169.34 = 15,030.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,208.63x = 36,169.34 × 15,030.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,208.63x = 543,647,891.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,647,891.73/26,208.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,743.09

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