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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,100.29, 36,035.75 and 15,493.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,100.29, 36,035.75 and 15,493.33 is: 21,391.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,100.29 : 36,035.75 = 15,493.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,100.29/36,035.75 = 15,493.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,100.29x = 36,035.75 × 15,493.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,100.29x = 558,313,689.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,313,689.08/26,100.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,391.09

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