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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,212.92, 36,186.24 and 15,454.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,212.92, 36,186.24 and 15,454.50 is: 21,334.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,212.92 : 36,186.24 = 15,454.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,212.92/36,186.24 = 15,454.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,212.92x = 36,186.24 × 15,454.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,212.92x = 559,240,246.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,240,246.08/26,212.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,334.53

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