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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,270.36, 36,252.78 and 15,092.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,270.36, 36,252.78 and 15,092.36 is: 20,827.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,270.36 : 36,252.78 = 15,092.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,270.36/36,252.78 = 15,092.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,270.36x = 36,252.78 × 15,092.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,270.36x = 547,140,006.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,140,006.76/26,270.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,827.27

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