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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,328.25, 36,332.99 and 15,156.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,328.25, 36,332.99 and 15,156.73 is: 20,916.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,328.25 : 36,332.99 = 15,156.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,328.25/36,332.99 = 15,156.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,328.25x = 36,332.99 × 15,156.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,328.25x = 550,689,319.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,689,319.52/26,328.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,916.29

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