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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,180.17, 36,129.60 and 15,004.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,180.17, 36,129.60 and 15,004.33 is: 20,706.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,180.17 : 36,129.60 = 15,004.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,180.17/36,129.60 = 15,004.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,180.17x = 36,129.60 × 15,004.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,180.17x = 542,100,441.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,100,441.17/26,180.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,706.53

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