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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,116.08, 36,034.56 and 15,509.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,116.08, 36,034.56 and 15,509.28 is: 21,399.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,116.08 : 36,034.56 = 15,509.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,116.08/36,034.56 = 15,509.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,116.08x = 36,034.56 × 15,509.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,116.08x = 558,870,080.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,870,080.72/26,116.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,399.46

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