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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,104.03, 36,021.58 and 15,349.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,104.03, 36,021.58 and 15,349.37 is: 21,180.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,104.03 : 36,021.58 = 15,349.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,104.03/36,021.58 = 15,349.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,104.03x = 36,021.58 × 15,349.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,104.03x = 552,908,340.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,908,340.92/26,104.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,180.96

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