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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,217, 36,179.46 and 15,042.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,217, 36,179.46 and 15,042.60 is: 20,758.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,217 : 36,179.46 = 15,042.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,217/36,179.46 = 15,042.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,217x = 36,179.46 × 15,042.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,217x = 544,233,145.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,233,145.00/26,217
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,758.79

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