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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,396.88, 36,430.73 and 15,067.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,396.88, 36,430.73 and 15,067.99 is: 20,795.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,396.88 : 36,430.73 = 15,067.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,396.88/36,430.73 = 15,067.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,396.88x = 36,430.73 × 15,067.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,396.88x = 548,937,875.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,937,875.33/26,396.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,795.56

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