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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,211.72, 36,171.70 and 15,032.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,211.72, 36,171.70 and 15,032.84 is: 20,745.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,211.72 : 36,171.70 = 15,032.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,211.72/36,171.70 = 15,032.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,211.72x = 36,171.70 × 15,032.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,211.72x = 543,763,378.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,763,378.63/26,211.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,745.05

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