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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,240.06, 36,193.28 and 15,621.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,240.06, 36,193.28 and 15,621.50 is: 21,546.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,240.06 : 36,193.28 = 15,621.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,240.06/36,193.28 = 15,621.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,240.06x = 36,193.28 × 15,621.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,240.06x = 565,393,323.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,393,323.52/26,240.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,546.95

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