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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,111.76, 36,030.60 and 15,357.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,111.76, 36,030.60 and 15,357.12 is: 21,190.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,111.76 : 36,030.60 = 15,357.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,111.76/36,030.60 = 15,357.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,111.76x = 36,030.60 × 15,357.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,111.76x = 553,326,247.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,326,247.87/26,111.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,190.69

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