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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,122.18, 36,050.28 and 15,916.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,122.18, 36,050.28 and 15,916.96 is: 21,966.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,122.18 : 36,050.28 = 15,916.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,122.18/36,050.28 = 15,916.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,122.18x = 36,050.28 × 15,916.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,122.18x = 573,810,864.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,810,864.75/26,122.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,966.42

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