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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,099.04, 36,034.02 and 15,492.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,099.04, 36,034.02 and 15,492.09 is: 21,389.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,099.04 : 36,034.02 = 15,492.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,099.04/36,034.02 = 15,492.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,099.04x = 36,034.02 × 15,492.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,099.04x = 558,242,280.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,242,280.90/26,099.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,389.38

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