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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,110.57, 36,033.39 and 15,353.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,110.57, 36,033.39 and 15,353.50 is: 21,188.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,110.57 : 36,033.39 = 15,353.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,110.57/36,033.39 = 15,353.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,110.57x = 36,033.39 × 15,353.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,110.57x = 553,238,653.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,238,653.37/26,110.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,188.30

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