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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,108.67, 36,017.28 and 15,490.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,108.67, 36,017.28 and 15,490.79 is: 21,369.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,108.67 : 36,017.28 = 15,490.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,108.67/36,017.28 = 15,490.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,108.67x = 36,017.28 × 15,490.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,108.67x = 557,936,120.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,936,120.85/26,108.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,369.76

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