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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,275.12, 36,256.08 and 15,097.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,275.12, 36,256.08 and 15,097.12 is: 20,831.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,275.12 : 36,256.08 = 15,097.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,275.12/36,256.08 = 15,097.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,275.12x = 36,256.08 × 15,097.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,275.12x = 547,362,390.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,362,390.49/26,275.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,831.97

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