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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,211.63, 36,173.48 and 15,033.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,211.63, 36,173.48 and 15,033.63 is: 20,747.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,211.63 : 36,173.48 = 15,033.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,211.63/36,173.48 = 15,033.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,211.63x = 36,173.48 × 15,033.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,211.63x = 543,818,638.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,818,638.96/26,211.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,747.23

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