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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,206.32, 36,160.39 and 15,460.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,206.32, 36,160.39 and 15,460.26 is: 21,332.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,206.32 : 36,160.39 = 15,460.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,206.32/36,160.39 = 15,460.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,206.32x = 36,160.39 × 15,460.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,206.32x = 559,049,031.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,049,031.10/26,206.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,332.60

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