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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,254.46, 36,230.28 and 15,638.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,254.46, 36,230.28 and 15,638.60 is: 21,580.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,254.46 : 36,230.28 = 15,638.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,254.46/36,230.28 = 15,638.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,254.46x = 36,230.28 × 15,638.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,254.46x = 566,590,856.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,590,856.81/26,254.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,580.75

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