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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,206.92, 36,177.93 and 15,448.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,206.92, 36,177.93 and 15,448.50 is: 21,326.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,206.92 : 36,177.93 = 15,448.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,206.92/36,177.93 = 15,448.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,206.92x = 36,177.93 × 15,448.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,206.92x = 558,894,751.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,894,751.61/26,206.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,326.23

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