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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,092.59, 36,007.70 and 15,490.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,092.59, 36,007.70 and 15,490.95 is: 21,377.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,092.59 : 36,007.70 = 15,490.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,092.59/36,007.70 = 15,490.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,092.59x = 36,007.70 × 15,490.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,092.59x = 557,793,402.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,793,402.86/26,092.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,377.46

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