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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,250.48, 36,226.20 and 15,073.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,250.48, 36,226.20 and 15,073.20 is: 20,801.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,250.48 : 36,226.20 = 15,073.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,250.48/36,226.20 = 15,073.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,250.48x = 36,226.20 × 15,073.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,250.48x = 546,044,757.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,044,757.84/26,250.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,801.32

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