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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,110.76, 36,029.22 and 15,356.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,110.76, 36,029.22 and 15,356.12 is: 21,189.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,110.76 : 36,029.22 = 15,356.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,110.76/36,029.22 = 15,356.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,110.76x = 36,029.22 × 15,356.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,110.76x = 553,269,025.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,269,025.83/26,110.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,189.31

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