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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,104.05, 36,023.73 and 15,348.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,104.05, 36,023.73 and 15,348.32 is: 21,180.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,104.05 : 36,023.73 = 15,348.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,104.05/36,023.73 = 15,348.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,104.05x = 36,023.73 × 15,348.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,104.05x = 552,903,633.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,903,633.05/26,104.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,180.76

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