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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,214.42, 36,176.94 and 15,038.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,214.42, 36,176.94 and 15,038.58 is: 20,753.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,214.42 : 36,176.94 = 15,038.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,214.42/36,176.94 = 15,038.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,214.42x = 36,176.94 × 15,038.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,214.42x = 544,049,806.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,049,806.35/26,214.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,753.84

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