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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,106.91, 36,027.59 and 15,498.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,106.91, 36,027.59 and 15,498.67 is: 21,388.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,106.91 : 36,027.59 = 15,498.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,106.91/36,027.59 = 15,498.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,106.91x = 36,027.59 × 15,498.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,106.91x = 558,379,728.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,379,728.31/26,106.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,388.20

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