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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,388.80, 36,414.88 and 15,056.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,388.80, 36,414.88 and 15,056.80 is: 20,777.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,388.80 : 36,414.88 = 15,056.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,388.80/36,414.88 = 15,056.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,388.80x = 36,414.88 × 15,056.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,388.80x = 548,291,565.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,291,565.18/26,388.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,777.43

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