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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,251.12, 36,225.12 and 15,073.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,251.12, 36,225.12 and 15,073.12 is: 20,800.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,251.12 : 36,225.12 = 15,073.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,251.12/36,225.12 = 15,073.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,251.12x = 36,225.12 × 15,073.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,251.12x = 546,025,580.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,025,580.77/26,251.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,800.09

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