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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,137.59, 36,075.15 and 15,525.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,137.59, 36,075.15 and 15,525.18 is: 21,427.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,137.59 : 36,075.15 = 15,525.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,137.59/36,075.15 = 15,525.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,137.59x = 36,075.15 × 15,525.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,137.59x = 560,073,197.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,073,197.28/26,137.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,427.88

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