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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,152.95, 36,094.10 and 15,542.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,152.95, 36,094.10 and 15,542.49 is: 21,450.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,152.95 : 36,094.10 = 15,542.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,152.95/36,094.10 = 15,542.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,152.95x = 36,094.10 × 15,542.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,152.95x = 560,992,110.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,992,110.60/26,152.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,450.43

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