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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,392.80, 36,421.38 and 15,061.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,392.80, 36,421.38 and 15,061.44 is: 20,784.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,392.80 : 36,421.38 = 15,061.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,392.80/36,421.38 = 15,061.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,392.80x = 36,421.38 × 15,061.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,392.80x = 548,558,429.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,558,429.59/26,392.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,784.40

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