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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,266.72, 36,247.44 and 15,089.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,266.72, 36,247.44 and 15,089.44 is: 20,823.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,266.72 : 36,247.44 = 15,089.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,266.72/36,247.44 = 15,089.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,266.72x = 36,247.44 × 15,089.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,266.72x = 546,953,571.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,953,571.03/26,266.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,823.06

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