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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,285.33, 36,268.32 and 15,105.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,285.33, 36,268.32 and 15,105.17 is: 20,842.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,285.33 : 36,268.32 = 15,105.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,285.33/36,268.32 = 15,105.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,285.33x = 36,268.32 × 15,105.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,285.33x = 547,838,957.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,838,957.87/26,285.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,842.01

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