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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,305.44, 36,308.88 and 15,131.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,305.44, 36,308.88 and 15,131.04 is: 20,885.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,305.44 : 36,308.88 = 15,131.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,305.44/36,308.88 = 15,131.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,305.44x = 36,308.88 × 15,131.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,305.44x = 549,391,115.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,391,115.64/26,305.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,885.08

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