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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,150.94, 36,077.24 and 15,538.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,150.94, 36,077.24 and 15,538.52 is: 21,436.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,150.94 : 36,077.24 = 15,538.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,150.94/36,077.24 = 15,538.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,150.94x = 36,077.24 × 15,538.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,150.94x = 560,586,657.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,586,657.21/26,150.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,436.58

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