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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,213.25, 36,175.73 and 15,035.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,213.25, 36,175.73 and 15,035.97 is: 20,750.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,213.25 : 36,175.73 = 15,035.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,213.25/36,175.73 = 15,035.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,213.25x = 36,175.73 × 15,035.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,213.25x = 543,937,115.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,937,115.83/26,213.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,750.46

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