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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,147.20, 36,078.24 and 15,539.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,147.20, 36,078.24 and 15,539.44 is: 21,441.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,147.20 : 36,078.24 = 15,539.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,147.20/36,078.24 = 15,539.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,147.20x = 36,078.24 × 15,539.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,147.20x = 560,635,645.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,635,645.79/26,147.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,441.52

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