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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,392.57, 36,422.34 and 15,061.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,392.57, 36,422.34 and 15,061.84 is: 20,785.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,392.57 : 36,422.34 = 15,061.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,392.57/36,422.34 = 15,061.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,392.57x = 36,422.34 × 15,061.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,392.57x = 548,587,382.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,587,382.20/26,392.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,785.67

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