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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,111.52, 36,036.54 and 15,502.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,111.52, 36,036.54 and 15,502.14 is: 21,394.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,111.52 : 36,036.54 = 15,502.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,111.52/36,036.54 = 15,502.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,111.52x = 36,036.54 × 15,502.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,111.52x = 558,643,488.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,643,488.20/26,111.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,394.52

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