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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,392.80, 36,426.18 and 15,062.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,392.80, 36,426.18 and 15,062.28 is: 20,788.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,392.80 : 36,426.18 = 15,062.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,392.80/36,426.18 = 15,062.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,392.80x = 36,426.18 × 15,062.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,392.80x = 548,661,322.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,661,322.49/26,392.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,788.30

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