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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,511.40, 36,584.04 and 15,180.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,511.40, 36,584.04 and 15,180.88 is: 20,948.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,511.40 : 36,584.04 = 15,180.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,511.40/36,584.04 = 15,180.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,511.40x = 36,584.04 × 15,180.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,511.40x = 555,377,921.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,377,921.16/26,511.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,948.65

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