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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,246.62, 36,218.91 and 15,068.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,246.62, 36,218.91 and 15,068.62 is: 20,793.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,246.62 : 36,218.91 = 15,068.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,246.62/36,218.91 = 15,068.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,246.62x = 36,218.91 × 15,068.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,246.62x = 545,768,991.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,768,991.60/26,246.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,793.88

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