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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,150.22, 36,090.42 and 15,539.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,150.22, 36,090.42 and 15,539.89 is: 21,446.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,150.22 : 36,090.42 = 15,539.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,150.22/36,090.42 = 15,539.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,150.22x = 36,090.42 × 15,539.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,150.22x = 560,841,156.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,841,156.85/26,150.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,446.90

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