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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,216.50, 36,178.77 and 15,042.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,216.50, 36,178.77 and 15,042.10 is: 20,758.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,216.50 : 36,178.77 = 15,042.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,216.50/36,178.77 = 15,042.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,216.50x = 36,178.77 × 15,042.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,216.50x = 544,204,676.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,204,676.22/26,216.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,758.10

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