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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,241.96, 36,214.58 and 15,066.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,241.96, 36,214.58 and 15,066.12 is: 20,791.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,241.96 : 36,214.58 = 15,066.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,241.96/36,214.58 = 15,066.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,241.96x = 36,214.58 × 15,066.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,241.96x = 545,613,208.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,613,208.03/26,241.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,791.63

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