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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,150.64, 36,082.44 and 15,536.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,150.64, 36,082.44 and 15,536.40 is: 21,437.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,150.64 : 36,082.44 = 15,536.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,150.64/36,082.44 = 15,536.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,150.64x = 36,082.44 × 15,536.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,150.64x = 560,591,220.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,591,220.82/26,150.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,437.00

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