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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,214.13, 36,176.93 and 15,036.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,214.13, 36,176.93 and 15,036.13 is: 20,750.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,214.13 : 36,176.93 = 15,036.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,214.13/36,176.93 = 15,036.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,214.13x = 36,176.93 × 15,036.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,214.13x = 543,961,022.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,961,022.48/26,214.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,750.68

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