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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,150.55, 36,085.01 and 15,538.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,150.55, 36,085.01 and 15,538.74 is: 21,441.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,150.55 : 36,085.01 = 15,538.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,150.55/36,085.01 = 15,538.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,150.55x = 36,085.01 × 15,538.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,150.55x = 560,715,510.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,715,510.59/26,150.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,441.82

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