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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,230.08, 36,197.28 and 15,052.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,230.08, 36,197.28 and 15,052.16 is: 20,771.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,230.08 : 36,197.28 = 15,052.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,230.08/36,197.28 = 15,052.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,230.08x = 36,197.28 × 15,052.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,230.08x = 544,847,250.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,847,250.12/26,230.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,771.85

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