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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,335.92, 36,346.72 and 15,160.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,335.92, 36,346.72 and 15,160.08 is: 20,922.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,335.92 : 36,346.72 = 15,160.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,335.92/36,346.72 = 15,160.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,335.92x = 36,346.72 × 15,160.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,335.92x = 551,019,182.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,019,182.94/26,335.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,922.72

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