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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,212.95, 36,178.85 and 15,608.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,212.95, 36,178.85 and 15,608.43 is: 21,542.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,212.95 : 36,178.85 = 15,608.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,212.95/36,178.85 = 15,608.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,212.95x = 36,178.85 × 15,608.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,212.95x = 564,695,086.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,695,086.73/26,212.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,542.60

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