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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,093.09, 36,008.66 and 15,335.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,093.09, 36,008.66 and 15,335.07 is: 21,162.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,093.09 : 36,008.66 = 15,335.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,093.09/36,008.66 = 15,335.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,093.09x = 36,008.66 × 15,335.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,093.09x = 552,195,360.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,195,360.04/26,093.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,162.52

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