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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,310.75, 36,309.69 and 15,132.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,310.75, 36,309.69 and 15,132.75 is: 20,883.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,310.75 : 36,309.69 = 15,132.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,310.75/36,309.69 = 15,132.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,310.75x = 36,309.69 × 15,132.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,310.75x = 549,465,461.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,465,461.35/26,310.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,883.69

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