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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,241,349.91, 36,220,265.60 and 15,231,646.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,241,349.91, 36,220,265.60 and 15,231,646.59 is: 21,023,853.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,241,349.91 : 36,220,265.60 = 15,231,646.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,241,349.91/36,220,265.60 = 15,231,646.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,241,349.91x = 36,220,265.60 × 15,231,646.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,241,349.91x = 551,694,284,938,976.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,694,284,938,976.06/26,241,349.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,023,853.08

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