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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,208.72, 36,167.56 and 15,029.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,208.72, 36,167.56 and 15,029.84 is: 20,740.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,208.72 : 36,167.56 = 15,029.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,208.72/36,167.56 = 15,029.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,208.72x = 36,167.56 × 15,029.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,208.72x = 543,592,639.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,592,639.99/26,208.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,740.91

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