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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,182.74, 36,139.89 and 15,977.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,182.74, 36,139.89 and 15,977.46 is: 22,053.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,182.74 : 36,139.89 = 15,977.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,182.74/36,139.89 = 15,977.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,182.74x = 36,139.89 × 15,977.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,182.74x = 577,423,646.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,423,646.88/26,182.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,053.60

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