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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,145.64, 36,079.50 and 15,528.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,145.64, 36,079.50 and 15,528.52 is: 21,428.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,145.64 : 36,079.50 = 15,528.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,145.64/36,079.50 = 15,528.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,145.64x = 36,079.50 × 15,528.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,145.64x = 560,261,237.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,261,237.34/26,145.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,428.48

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