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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,225.85, 36,191.84 and 15,615.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,225.85, 36,191.84 and 15,615.93 is: 21,550.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,225.85 : 36,191.84 = 15,615.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,225.85/36,191.84 = 15,615.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,225.85x = 36,191.84 × 15,615.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,225.85x = 565,169,161.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,169,161.93/26,225.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,550.08

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