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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,208.48, 36,164.88 and 15,596.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,208.48, 36,164.88 and 15,596.40 is: 21,521.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,208.48 : 36,164.88 = 15,596.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,208.48/36,164.88 = 15,596.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,208.48x = 36,164.88 × 15,596.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,208.48x = 564,041,934.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,041,934.43/26,208.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,521.35

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