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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,243.62, 36,214.77 and 15,065.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,243.62, 36,214.77 and 15,065.62 is: 20,789.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,243.62 : 36,214.77 = 15,065.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,243.62/36,214.77 = 15,065.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,243.62x = 36,214.77 × 15,065.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,243.62x = 545,597,963.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,597,963.21/26,243.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,789.74

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