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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,116.72, 36,038.96 and 15,508.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,116.72, 36,038.96 and 15,508.96 is: 21,401.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,116.72 : 36,038.96 = 15,508.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,116.72/36,038.96 = 15,508.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,116.72x = 36,038.96 × 15,508.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,116.72x = 558,926,789.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,926,789.08/26,116.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,401.11

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