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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,244.62, 36,216.15 and 15,066.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,244.62, 36,216.15 and 15,066.62 is: 20,791.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,244.62 : 36,216.15 = 15,066.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,244.62/36,216.15 = 15,066.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,244.62x = 36,216.15 × 15,066.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,244.62x = 545,654,969.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,654,969.91/26,244.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,791.12

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