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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,302.75, 36,297.80 and 15,124.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,302.75, 36,297.80 and 15,124.75 is: 20,872.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,302.75 : 36,297.80 = 15,124.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,302.75/36,297.80 = 15,124.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,302.75x = 36,297.80 × 15,124.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,302.75x = 548,995,150.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,995,150.55/26,302.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,872.16

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