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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,392.43, 36,419.68 and 15,059.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,392.43, 36,419.68 and 15,059.27 is: 20,780.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,392.43 : 36,419.68 = 15,059.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,392.43/36,419.68 = 15,059.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,392.43x = 36,419.68 × 15,059.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,392.43x = 548,453,794.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,453,794.43/26,392.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,780.72

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