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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,152.92, 36,091.26 and 15,540.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,152.92, 36,091.26 and 15,540.50 is: 21,446.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,152.92 : 36,091.26 = 15,540.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,152.92/36,091.26 = 15,540.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,152.92x = 36,091.26 × 15,540.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,152.92x = 560,876,045.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,876,045.57/26,152.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,446.02

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