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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,107.24, 36,035.58 and 15,901.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,107.24, 36,035.58 and 15,901.96 is: 21,949.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,107.24 : 36,035.58 = 15,901.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,107.24/36,035.58 = 15,901.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,107.24x = 36,035.58 × 15,901.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,107.24x = 573,036,351.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,036,351.74/26,107.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,949.33

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