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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,208.12, 36,161.56 and 15,595.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,208.12, 36,161.56 and 15,595.68 is: 21,518.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,208.12 : 36,161.56 = 15,595.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,208.12/36,161.56 = 15,595.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,208.12x = 36,161.56 × 15,595.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,208.12x = 563,964,118.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,964,118.06/26,208.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,518.68

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