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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,338.50, 36,347.13 and 15,160.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,338.50, 36,347.13 and 15,160.50 is: 20,921.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,338.50 : 36,347.13 = 15,160.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,338.50/36,347.13 = 15,160.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,338.50x = 36,347.13 × 15,160.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,338.50x = 551,040,664.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,040,664.37/26,338.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,921.49

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