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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,390.24, 36,409.50 and 15,051.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,390.24, 36,409.50 and 15,051.59 is: 20,766.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,390.24 : 36,409.50 = 15,051.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,390.24/36,409.50 = 15,051.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,390.24x = 36,409.50 × 15,051.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,390.24x = 548,020,820.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,020,820.59/26,390.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,766.04

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