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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,290.12, 36,278.82 and 15,112.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,290.12, 36,278.82 and 15,112.12 is: 20,853.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,290.12 : 36,278.82 = 15,112.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,290.12/36,278.82 = 15,112.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,290.12x = 36,278.82 × 15,112.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,290.12x = 548,249,881.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,249,881.30/26,290.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,853.84

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