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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,241,281.22, 36,220,171.64 and 15,231,577.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,241,281.22, 36,220,171.64 and 15,231,577.87 is: 21,023,758.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,241,281.22 : 36,220,171.64 = 15,231,577.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,241,281.22/36,220,171.64 = 15,231,577.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,241,281.22x = 36,220,171.64 × 15,231,577.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,241,281.22x = 551,690,364,827,997.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,690,364,827,997.12/26,241,281.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,023,758.72

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