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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,099.62, 36,018.27 and 15,342.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,099.62, 36,018.27 and 15,342.52 is: 21,173.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,099.62 : 36,018.27 = 15,342.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,099.62/36,018.27 = 15,342.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,099.62x = 36,018.27 × 15,342.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,099.62x = 552,610,847.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,610,847.75/26,099.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,173.14

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