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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,383.73, 36,406.87 and 15,055.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,383.73, 36,406.87 and 15,055.67 is: 20,775.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,383.73 : 36,406.87 = 15,055.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,383.73/36,406.87 = 15,055.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,383.73x = 36,406.87 × 15,055.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,383.73x = 548,129,873.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,129,873.83/26,383.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,775.30

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