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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,224.16, 36,185.28 and 15,044

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,224.16, 36,185.28 and 15,044 is: 20,758.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,224.16 : 36,185.28 = 15,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,224.16/36,185.28 = 15,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,224.16x = 36,185.28 × 15,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,224.16x = 544,371,352.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,371,352.32/26,224.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,758.39

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