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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,354.94, 36,371.43 and 15,180.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,354.94, 36,371.43 and 15,180.54 is: 20,950.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,354.94 : 36,371.43 = 15,180.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,354.94/36,371.43 = 15,180.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,354.94x = 36,371.43 × 15,180.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,354.94x = 552,137,947.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,137,947.97/26,354.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,950.07

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