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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,170.48, 36,102.56 and 15,552.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,170.48, 36,102.56 and 15,552.60 is: 21,455.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,170.48 : 36,102.56 = 15,552.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,170.48/36,102.56 = 15,552.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,170.48x = 36,102.56 × 15,552.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,170.48x = 561,488,674.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,488,674.66/26,170.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,455.04

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