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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,458.14, 36,511.16 and 15,127.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,458.14, 36,511.16 and 15,127.04 is: 20,874.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,458.14 : 36,511.16 = 15,127.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,458.14/36,511.16 = 15,127.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,458.14x = 36,511.16 × 15,127.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,458.14x = 552,305,777.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,305,777.77/26,458.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,874.70

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