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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,152.46, 36,095.64 and 15,540.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,152.46, 36,095.64 and 15,540.05 is: 21,448.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,152.46 : 36,095.64 = 15,540.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,152.46/36,095.64 = 15,540.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,152.46x = 36,095.64 × 15,540.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,152.46x = 560,927,869.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,927,869.90/26,152.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,448.38

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