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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,122.32, 36,049.51 and 15,367.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,122.32, 36,049.51 and 15,367.95 is: 21,208.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,122.32 : 36,049.51 = 15,367.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,122.32/36,049.51 = 15,367.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,122.32x = 36,049.51 × 15,367.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,122.32x = 554,006,886.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,006,886.96/26,122.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,208.18

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