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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,273.04, 36,256.86 and 15,095.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,273.04, 36,256.86 and 15,095.04 is: 20,831.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,273.04 : 36,256.86 = 15,095.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,273.04/36,256.86 = 15,095.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,273.04x = 36,256.86 × 15,095.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,273.04x = 547,298,751.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,298,751.97/26,273.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,831.19

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