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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,341.50, 36,351.27 and 15,163.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,341.50, 36,351.27 and 15,163.50 is: 20,925.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,341.50 : 36,351.27 = 15,163.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,341.50/36,351.27 = 15,163.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,341.50x = 36,351.27 × 15,163.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,341.50x = 551,212,482.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,212,482.65/26,341.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,925.63

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