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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,263.84, 36,250.32 and 15,092.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,263.84, 36,250.32 and 15,092.32 is: 20,830.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,263.84 : 36,250.32 = 15,092.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,263.84/36,250.32 = 15,092.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,263.84x = 36,250.32 × 15,092.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,263.84x = 547,101,429.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,101,429.54/26,263.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,830.98

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