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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,256.48, 36,234.48 and 15,078.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,256.48, 36,234.48 and 15,078.24 is: 20,808.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,256.48 : 36,234.48 = 15,078.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,256.48/36,234.48 = 15,078.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,256.48x = 36,234.48 × 15,078.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,256.48x = 546,352,185.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,352,185.72/26,256.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,808.28

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