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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,235.92, 36,206.76 and 15,481.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,235.92, 36,206.76 and 15,481.36 is: 21,364.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,235.92 : 36,206.76 = 15,481.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,235.92/36,206.76 = 15,481.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,235.92x = 36,206.76 × 15,481.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,235.92x = 560,529,885.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,529,885.99/26,235.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,364.98

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