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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,253.12, 36,227.88 and 15,075.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,253.12, 36,227.88 and 15,075.12 is: 20,802.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,253.12 : 36,227.88 = 15,075.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,253.12/36,227.88 = 15,075.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,253.12x = 36,227.88 × 15,075.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,253.12x = 546,139,638.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,139,638.35/26,253.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,802.85

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