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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,095.64, 36,007.12 and 15,342.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,095.64, 36,007.12 and 15,342.28 is: 21,169.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,095.64 : 36,007.12 = 15,342.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,095.64/36,007.12 = 15,342.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,095.64x = 36,007.12 × 15,342.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,095.64x = 552,431,317.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,431,317.03/26,095.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,169.49

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