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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,351.76, 36,361.46 and 15,022.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,351.76, 36,361.46 and 15,022.25 is: 20,728.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,351.76 : 36,361.46 = 15,022.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,351.76/36,361.46 = 15,022.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,351.76x = 36,361.46 × 15,022.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,351.76x = 546,230,942.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,230,942.49/26,351.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,728.44

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