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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,290.08, 36,282 and 15,111.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,290.08, 36,282 and 15,111.84 is: 20,855.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,290.08 : 36,282 = 15,111.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,290.08/36,282 = 15,111.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,290.08x = 36,282 × 15,111.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,290.08x = 548,287,778.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,287,778.88/26,290.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,855.31

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