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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,452.26, 36,503.11 and 15,121.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,452.26, 36,503.11 and 15,121.17 is: 20,866.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,452.26 : 36,503.11 = 15,121.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,452.26/36,503.11 = 15,121.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,452.26x = 36,503.11 × 15,121.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,452.26x = 551,969,731.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,969,731.84/26,452.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,866.64

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