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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,354.19, 36,370.40 and 15,179.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,354.19, 36,370.40 and 15,179.79 is: 20,949.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,354.19 : 36,370.40 = 15,179.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,354.19/36,370.40 = 15,179.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,354.19x = 36,370.40 × 15,179.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,354.19x = 552,094,958.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,094,958.32/26,354.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,949.04

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