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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,122.23, 36,050.04 and 15,367.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,122.23, 36,050.04 and 15,367.66 is: 21,208.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,122.23 : 36,050.04 = 15,367.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,122.23/36,050.04 = 15,367.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,122.23x = 36,050.04 × 15,367.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,122.23x = 554,004,667.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,004,667.58/26,122.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,208.17

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