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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,273.12, 36,255.44 and 15,095.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,273.12, 36,255.44 and 15,095.12 is: 20,830.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,273.12 : 36,255.44 = 15,095.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,273.12/36,255.44 = 15,095.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,273.12x = 36,255.44 × 15,095.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,273.12x = 547,280,217.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,280,217.45/26,273.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,830.42

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