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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,273.92, 36,255.04 and 15,099.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,273.92, 36,255.04 and 15,099.52 is: 20,835.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,273.92 : 36,255.04 = 15,099.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,273.92/36,255.04 = 15,099.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,273.92x = 36,255.04 × 15,099.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,273.92x = 547,433,701.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,433,701.58/26,273.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,835.63

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