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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,136.60, 36,073.76 and 15,524.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,136.60, 36,073.76 and 15,524.18 is: 21,426.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,136.60 : 36,073.76 = 15,524.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,136.60/36,073.76 = 15,524.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,136.60x = 36,073.76 × 15,524.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,136.60x = 560,015,543.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,015,543.52/26,136.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,426.49

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