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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,170.25, 36,099.56 and 15,559.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,170.25, 36,099.56 and 15,559.25 is: 21,462.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,170.25 : 36,099.56 = 15,559.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,170.25/36,099.56 = 15,559.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,170.25x = 36,099.56 × 15,559.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,170.25x = 561,682,001.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,682,001.13/26,170.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,462.62

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