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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,100.04, 36,035.40 and 15,493.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,100.04, 36,035.40 and 15,493.08 is: 21,390.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,100.04 : 36,035.40 = 15,493.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,100.04/36,035.40 = 15,493.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,100.04x = 36,035.40 × 15,493.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,100.04x = 558,299,335.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,299,335.03/26,100.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,390.75

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