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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,392.23, 36,421.86 and 15,061.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,392.23, 36,421.86 and 15,061.50 is: 20,785.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,392.23 : 36,421.86 = 15,061.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,392.23/36,421.86 = 15,061.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,392.23x = 36,421.86 × 15,061.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,392.23x = 548,567,586.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,567,586.97/26,392.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,785.20

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