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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,393.33, 36,422.43 and 15,069.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,393.33, 36,422.43 and 15,069.46 is: 20,795.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,393.33 : 36,422.43 = 15,069.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,393.33/36,422.43 = 15,069.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,393.33x = 36,422.43 × 15,069.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,393.33x = 548,866,246.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,866,246.20/26,393.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,795.64

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