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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,096.90, 36,017.58 and 15,341.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,096.90, 36,017.58 and 15,341.31 is: 21,173.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,096.90 : 36,017.58 = 15,341.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,096.90/36,017.58 = 15,341.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,096.90x = 36,017.58 × 15,341.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,096.90x = 552,556,860.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,556,860.23/26,096.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,173.28

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