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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,393.07, 36,418.10 and 15,062.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,393.07, 36,418.10 and 15,062.59 is: 20,783.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,393.07 : 36,418.10 = 15,062.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,393.07/36,418.10 = 15,062.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,393.07x = 36,418.10 × 15,062.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,393.07x = 548,550,742.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,550,742.52/26,393.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,783.89

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