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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,094.49, 36,009.95 and 15,881.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,094.49, 36,009.95 and 15,881.83 is: 21,916.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,094.49 : 36,009.95 = 15,881.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,094.49/36,009.95 = 15,881.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,094.49x = 36,009.95 × 15,881.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,094.49x = 571,903,904.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,903,904.21/26,094.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,916.65

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