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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,301, 36,295.38 and 15,123

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,301, 36,295.38 and 15,123 is: 20,869.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,301 : 36,295.38 = 15,123 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,301/36,295.38 = 15,123/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,301x = 36,295.38 × 15,123
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,301x = 548,895,031.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,895,031.74/26,301
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,869.74

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