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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,127.46, 36,055.02 and 15,511.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,127.46, 36,055.02 and 15,511.06 is: 21,404.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,127.46 : 36,055.02 = 15,511.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,127.46/36,055.02 = 15,511.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,127.46x = 36,055.02 × 15,511.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,127.46x = 559,251,578.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,251,578.52/26,127.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,404.74

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