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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,152.05, 36,087.08 and 15,540.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,152.05, 36,087.08 and 15,540.24 is: 21,443.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,152.05 : 36,087.08 = 15,540.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,152.05/36,087.08 = 15,540.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,152.05x = 36,087.08 × 15,540.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,152.05x = 560,801,806.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,801,806.40/26,152.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,443.89

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