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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,095.02, 36,011.74 and 15,484.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,095.02, 36,011.74 and 15,484.72 is: 21,369.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,095.02 : 36,011.74 = 15,484.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,095.02/36,011.74 = 15,484.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,095.02x = 36,011.74 × 15,484.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,095.02x = 557,631,710.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,631,710.61/26,095.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,369.28

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