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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,392.51, 36,421.97 and 15,063.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,392.51, 36,421.97 and 15,063.54 is: 20,787.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,392.51 : 36,421.97 = 15,063.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,392.51/36,421.97 = 15,063.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,392.51x = 36,421.97 × 15,063.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,392.51x = 548,643,801.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,643,801.97/26,392.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,787.86

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