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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,114.52, 36,021.60 and 15,496.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,114.52, 36,021.60 and 15,496.56 is: 21,375.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,114.52 : 36,021.60 = 15,496.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,114.52/36,021.60 = 15,496.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,114.52x = 36,021.60 × 15,496.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,114.52x = 558,210,885.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,210,885.70/26,114.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,375.50

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