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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,260.34, 36,245.49 and 15,088.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,260.34, 36,245.49 and 15,088.82 is: 20,826.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,260.34 : 36,245.49 = 15,088.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,260.34/36,245.49 = 15,088.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,260.34x = 36,245.49 × 15,088.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,260.34x = 546,901,674.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,901,674.42/26,260.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,826.15

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