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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,305.50, 36,302.68 and 15,127.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,305.50, 36,302.68 and 15,127.50 is: 20,876.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,305.50 : 36,302.68 = 15,127.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,305.50/36,302.68 = 15,127.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,305.50x = 36,302.68 × 15,127.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,305.50x = 549,168,791.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,168,791.70/26,305.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,876.58

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