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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,106.24, 36,034.20 and 15,900.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,106.24, 36,034.20 and 15,900.96 is: 21,947.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,106.24 : 36,034.20 = 15,900.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,106.24/36,034.20 = 15,900.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,106.24x = 36,034.20 × 15,900.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,106.24x = 572,978,372.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,978,372.83/26,106.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,947.95

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