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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,245.62, 36,217.53 and 15,067.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,245.62, 36,217.53 and 15,067.62 is: 20,792.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,245.62 : 36,217.53 = 15,067.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,245.62/36,217.53 = 15,067.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,245.62x = 36,217.53 × 15,067.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,245.62x = 545,711,979.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,711,979.38/26,245.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,792.50

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