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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,272.36, 36,255.54 and 15,094.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,272.36, 36,255.54 and 15,094.36 is: 20,830.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,272.36 : 36,255.54 = 15,094.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,272.36/36,255.54 = 15,094.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,272.36x = 36,255.54 × 15,094.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,272.36x = 547,254,172.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,254,172.75/26,272.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,830.03

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