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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,325.48, 36,316.92 and 15,141

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,325.48, 36,316.92 and 15,141 is: 20,887.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,325.48 : 36,316.92 = 15,141 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,325.48/36,316.92 = 15,141/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,325.48x = 36,316.92 × 15,141
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,325.48x = 549,874,485.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,874,485.72/26,325.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,887.54

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