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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,120.68, 36,055.73 and 15,510.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,120.68, 36,055.73 and 15,510.23 is: 21,409.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,120.68 : 36,055.73 = 15,510.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,120.68/36,055.73 = 15,510.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,120.68x = 36,055.73 × 15,510.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,120.68x = 559,232,861.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,232,861.64/26,120.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,409.58

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