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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,093.59, 36,009.07 and 15,491.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,093.59, 36,009.07 and 15,491.95 is: 21,378.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,093.59 : 36,009.07 = 15,491.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,093.59/36,009.07 = 15,491.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,093.59x = 36,009.07 × 15,491.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,093.59x = 557,850,711.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,850,711.99/26,093.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,378.84

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