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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,148.54, 36,088.06 and 15,538.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,148.54, 36,088.06 and 15,538.18 is: 21,444.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,148.54 : 36,088.06 = 15,538.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,148.54/36,088.06 = 15,538.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,148.54x = 36,088.06 × 15,538.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,148.54x = 560,742,772.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,742,772.13/26,148.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,444.52

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