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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,157.93, 36,086.19 and 15,541.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,157.93, 36,086.19 and 15,541.37 is: 21,440.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,157.93 : 36,086.19 = 15,541.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,157.93/36,086.19 = 15,541.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,157.93x = 36,086.19 × 15,541.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,157.93x = 560,828,650.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,828,650.25/26,157.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,440.10

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