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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,512.23, 36,584.67 and 15,179.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,512.23, 36,584.67 and 15,179.13 is: 20,945.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,512.23 : 36,584.67 = 15,179.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,512.23/36,584.67 = 15,179.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,512.23x = 36,584.67 × 15,179.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,512.23x = 555,323,461.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,323,461.94/26,512.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,945.94

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