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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,149.32, 36,091.31 and 15,536.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,149.32, 36,091.31 and 15,536.91 is: 21,444.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,149.32 : 36,091.31 = 15,536.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,149.32/36,091.31 = 15,536.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,149.32x = 36,091.31 × 15,536.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,149.32x = 560,747,435.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,747,435.25/26,149.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,444.05

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