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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,130.98, 36,048.84 and 15,514.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,130.98, 36,048.84 and 15,514.58 is: 21,403.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,130.98 : 36,048.84 = 15,514.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,130.98/36,048.84 = 15,514.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,130.98x = 36,048.84 × 15,514.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,130.98x = 559,282,612.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,282,612.09/26,130.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,403.05

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