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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,168.48, 36,099.80 and 15,550.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,168.48, 36,099.80 and 15,550.58 is: 21,452.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,168.48 : 36,099.80 = 15,550.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,168.48/36,099.80 = 15,550.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,168.48x = 36,099.80 × 15,550.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,168.48x = 561,372,827.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,372,827.88/26,168.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,452.25

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