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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,122.94, 36,050.38 and 15,368.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,122.94, 36,050.38 and 15,368.57 is: 21,209.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,122.94 : 36,050.38 = 15,368.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,122.94/36,050.38 = 15,368.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,122.94x = 36,050.38 × 15,368.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,122.94x = 554,042,801.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,042,801.84/26,122.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,209.05

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