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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,277.39, 36,262.77 and 15,099.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,277.39, 36,262.77 and 15,099.39 is: 20,837.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,277.39 : 36,262.77 = 15,099.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,277.39/36,262.77 = 15,099.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,277.39x = 36,262.77 × 15,099.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,277.39x = 547,545,706.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,545,706.71/26,277.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,837.14

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