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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,258.08, 36,230.52 and 15,651.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,258.08, 36,230.52 and 15,651.22 is: 21,595.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,258.08 : 36,230.52 = 15,651.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,258.08/36,230.52 = 15,651.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,258.08x = 36,230.52 × 15,651.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,258.08x = 567,051,839.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,051,839.23/26,258.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,595.33

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