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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,126.46, 36,053.64 and 15,510.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,126.46, 36,053.64 and 15,510.06 is: 21,403.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,126.46 : 36,053.64 = 15,510.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,126.46/36,053.64 = 15,510.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,126.46x = 36,053.64 × 15,510.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,126.46x = 559,194,119.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,194,119.62/26,126.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,403.36

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