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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,250.12, 36,223.74 and 15,072.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,250.12, 36,223.74 and 15,072.12 is: 20,798.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,250.12 : 36,223.74 = 15,072.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,250.12/36,223.74 = 15,072.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,250.12x = 36,223.74 × 15,072.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,250.12x = 545,968,556.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,968,556.13/26,250.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,798.71

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