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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,327.72, 36,326.40 and 15,149.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,327.72, 36,326.40 and 15,149.72 is: 20,903.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,327.72 : 36,326.40 = 15,149.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,327.72/36,326.40 = 15,149.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,327.72x = 36,326.40 × 15,149.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,327.72x = 550,334,788.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,334,788.61/26,327.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,903.25

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