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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,192.54, 36,146.98 and 15,440.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,192.54, 36,146.98 and 15,440.60 is: 21,308.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,192.54 : 36,146.98 = 15,440.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,192.54/36,146.98 = 15,440.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,192.54x = 36,146.98 × 15,440.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,192.54x = 558,131,059.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,131,059.39/26,192.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,308.78

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