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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,393.43, 36,421.07 and 15,060.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,393.43, 36,421.07 and 15,060.27 is: 20,782.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,393.43 : 36,421.07 = 15,060.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,393.43/36,421.07 = 15,060.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,393.43x = 36,421.07 × 15,060.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,393.43x = 548,511,072.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,511,072.59/26,393.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,782.11

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