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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,393.71, 36,413.19 and 15,063.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,393.71, 36,413.19 and 15,063.84 is: 20,782.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,393.71 : 36,413.19 = 15,063.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,393.71/36,413.19 = 15,063.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,393.71x = 36,413.19 × 15,063.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,393.71x = 548,522,468.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,522,468.05/26,393.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,782.32

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