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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,244, 36,217.08 and 15,066

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,244, 36,217.08 and 15,066 is: 20,791.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,244 : 36,217.08 = 15,066 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,244/36,217.08 = 15,066/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,244x = 36,217.08 × 15,066
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,244x = 545,646,527.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,646,527.28/26,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,791.29

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