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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,393.82, 36,419.13 and 15,063.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,393.82, 36,419.13 and 15,063.35 is: 20,784.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,393.82 : 36,419.13 = 15,063.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,393.82/36,419.13 = 15,063.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,393.82x = 36,419.13 × 15,063.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,393.82x = 548,593,919.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,593,919.79/26,393.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,784.94

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