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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,289.12, 36,277.44 and 15,111.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,289.12, 36,277.44 and 15,111.12 is: 20,852.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,289.12 : 36,277.44 = 15,111.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,289.12/36,277.44 = 15,111.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,289.12x = 36,277.44 × 15,111.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,289.12x = 548,192,749.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,192,749.13/26,289.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,852.46

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