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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,292.56, 36,280.20 and 15,115.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,292.56, 36,280.20 and 15,115.28 is: 20,857.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,292.56 : 36,280.20 = 15,115.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,292.56/36,280.20 = 15,115.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,292.56x = 36,280.20 × 15,115.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,292.56x = 548,385,381.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,385,381.46/26,292.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,857.06

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