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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,317.75, 36,318.50 and 15,139.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,317.75, 36,318.50 and 15,139.75 is: 20,892.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,317.75 : 36,318.50 = 15,139.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,317.75/36,318.50 = 15,139.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,317.75x = 36,318.50 × 15,139.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,317.75x = 549,853,010.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,853,010.38/26,317.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,892.86

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