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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,393.58, 36,423.44 and 15,064.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,393.58, 36,423.44 and 15,064.61 is: 20,789.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,393.58 : 36,423.44 = 15,064.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,393.58/36,423.44 = 15,064.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,393.58x = 36,423.44 × 15,064.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,393.58x = 548,704,661.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,704,661.02/26,393.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,789.32

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