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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,241.12, 36,211.32 and 15,063.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,241.12, 36,211.32 and 15,063.12 is: 20,786.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,241.12 : 36,211.32 = 15,063.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,241.12/36,211.32 = 15,063.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,241.12x = 36,211.32 × 15,063.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,241.12x = 545,455,458.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,455,458.52/26,241.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,786.29

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