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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,147.58, 36,088.90 and 15,535.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,147.58, 36,088.90 and 15,535.16 is: 21,441.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,147.58 : 36,088.90 = 15,535.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,147.58/36,088.90 = 15,535.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,147.58x = 36,088.90 × 15,535.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,147.58x = 560,646,835.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,646,835.72/26,147.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,441.63

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