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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,128.74, 36,057.12 and 15,374.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,128.74, 36,057.12 and 15,374.76 is: 21,216.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,128.74 : 36,057.12 = 15,374.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,128.74/36,057.12 = 15,374.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,128.74x = 36,057.12 × 15,374.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,128.74x = 554,369,566.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,369,566.29/26,128.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,216.85

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