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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,125.07, 36,053.31 and 15,370.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,125.07, 36,053.31 and 15,370.70 is: 21,211.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,125.07 : 36,053.31 = 15,370.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,125.07/36,053.31 = 15,370.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,125.07x = 36,053.31 × 15,370.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,125.07x = 554,164,612.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,164,612.02/26,125.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,211.99

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