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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,177.67, 36,126.18 and 15,001.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,177.67, 36,126.18 and 15,001.83 is: 20,703.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,177.67 : 36,126.18 = 15,001.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,177.67/36,126.18 = 15,001.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,177.67x = 36,126.18 × 15,001.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,177.67x = 541,958,810.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,958,810.91/26,177.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,703.10

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