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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,117.20, 36,053.46 and 15,510.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,117.20, 36,053.46 and 15,510.28 is: 21,411.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,117.20 : 36,053.46 = 15,510.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,117.20/36,053.46 = 15,510.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,117.20x = 36,053.46 × 15,510.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,117.20x = 559,199,259.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,199,259.57/26,117.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,411.15

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