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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,186.79, 36,131.47 and 15,432.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,186.79, 36,131.47 and 15,432.11 is: 21,292.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,186.79 : 36,131.47 = 15,432.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,186.79/36,131.47 = 15,432.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,186.79x = 36,131.47 × 15,432.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,186.79x = 557,584,819.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,584,819.50/26,186.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,292.60

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