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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,265.12, 36,244.44 and 15,087.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,265.12, 36,244.44 and 15,087.12 is: 20,819.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,265.12 : 36,244.44 = 15,087.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,265.12/36,244.44 = 15,087.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,265.12x = 36,244.44 × 15,087.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,265.12x = 546,824,215.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,824,215.61/26,265.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,819.41

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