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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,393.74, 36,414.33 and 15,055.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,393.74, 36,414.33 and 15,055.09 is: 20,770.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,393.74 : 36,414.33 = 15,055.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,393.74/36,414.33 = 15,055.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,393.74x = 36,414.33 × 15,055.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,393.74x = 548,221,015.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,221,015.44/26,393.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,770.87

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