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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,275.92, 36,257.80 and 15,101.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,275.92, 36,257.80 and 15,101.52 is: 20,838.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,275.92 : 36,257.80 = 15,101.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,275.92/36,257.80 = 15,101.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,275.92x = 36,257.80 × 15,101.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,275.92x = 547,547,891.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,547,891.86/26,275.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,838.39

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