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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,225.10, 36,190.80 and 15,615.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,225.10, 36,190.80 and 15,615.18 is: 21,549.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,225.10 : 36,190.80 = 15,615.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,225.10/36,190.80 = 15,615.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,225.10x = 36,190.80 × 15,615.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,225.10x = 565,125,856.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,125,856.34/26,225.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,549.04

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