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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,394.74, 36,415.71 and 15,056.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,394.74, 36,415.71 and 15,056.09 is: 20,772.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,394.74 : 36,415.71 = 15,056.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,394.74/36,415.71 = 15,056.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,394.74x = 36,415.71 × 15,056.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,394.74x = 548,278,207.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,278,207.17/26,394.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,772.25

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