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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,089.85, 36,003.33 and 15,479.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,089.85, 36,003.33 and 15,479.25 is: 21,360.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,089.85 : 36,003.33 = 15,479.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,089.85/36,003.33 = 15,479.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,089.85x = 36,003.33 × 15,479.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,089.85x = 557,304,545.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,304,545.90/26,089.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,360.98

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