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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,241,348.59, 36,220,263.79 and 15,231,645.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,241,348.59, 36,220,263.79 and 15,231,645.29 is: 21,023,851.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,241,348.59 : 36,220,263.79 = 15,231,645.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,241,348.59/36,220,263.79 = 15,231,645.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,241,348.59x = 36,220,263.79 × 15,231,645.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,241,348.59x = 551,694,210,140,330.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,694,210,140,330.62/26,241,348.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,023,851.28

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