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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,384.64, 36,407.40 and 15,053.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,384.64, 36,407.40 and 15,053.46 is: 20,771.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,384.64 : 36,407.40 = 15,053.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,384.64/36,407.40 = 15,053.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,384.64x = 36,407.40 × 15,053.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,384.64x = 548,057,339.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,057,339.60/26,384.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,771.83

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