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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,135.58, 36,070.35 and 15,525.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,135.58, 36,070.35 and 15,525.27 is: 21,426.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,135.58 : 36,070.35 = 15,525.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,135.58/36,070.35 = 15,525.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,135.58x = 36,070.35 × 15,525.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,135.58x = 560,001,922.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,001,922.74/26,135.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,426.80

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