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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,104.08, 36,018 and 15,497.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,104.08, 36,018 and 15,497.22 is: 21,382.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,104.08 : 36,018 = 15,497.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,104.08/36,018 = 15,497.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,104.08x = 36,018 × 15,497.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,104.08x = 558,178,869.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,178,869.96/26,104.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,382.82

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