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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,098, 36,003.28 and 15,481.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,098, 36,003.28 and 15,481.60 is: 21,357.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,098 : 36,003.28 = 15,481.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,098/36,003.28 = 15,481.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,098x = 36,003.28 × 15,481.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,098x = 557,388,379.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,388,379.65/26,098
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,357.51

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