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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,104.54, 36,041.61 and 15,497.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,104.54, 36,041.61 and 15,497.58 is: 21,396.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,104.54 : 36,041.61 = 15,497.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,104.54/36,041.61 = 15,497.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,104.54x = 36,041.61 × 15,497.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,104.54x = 558,557,734.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,557,734.30/26,104.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,396.96

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