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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,356.68, 36,385.38 and 15,176.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,356.68, 36,385.38 and 15,176.52 is: 20,951.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,356.68 : 36,385.38 = 15,176.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,356.68/36,385.38 = 15,176.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,356.68x = 36,385.38 × 15,176.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,356.68x = 552,203,447.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,203,447.28/26,356.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,951.18

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