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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,092.08, 36,001.44 and 15,485.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,092.08, 36,001.44 and 15,485.24 is: 21,366.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,092.08 : 36,001.44 = 15,485.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,092.08/36,001.44 = 15,485.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,092.08x = 36,001.44 × 15,485.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,092.08x = 557,490,938.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,490,938.75/26,092.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,366.29

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