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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,242.46, 36,215.27 and 15,066.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,242.46, 36,215.27 and 15,066.62 is: 20,792.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,242.46 : 36,215.27 = 15,066.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,242.46/36,215.27 = 15,066.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,242.46x = 36,215.27 × 15,066.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,242.46x = 545,641,711.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,641,711.29/26,242.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,792.32

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