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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,101.41, 36,020.00 and 15,493.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,101.41, 36,020.00 and 15,493.17 is: 21,380.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,101.41 : 36,020.00 = 15,493.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,101.41/36,020.00 = 15,493.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,101.41x = 36,020.00 × 15,493.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,101.41x = 558,063,905.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,063,905.93/26,101.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,380.60

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