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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,397.41, 36,419.33 and 15,058.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,397.41, 36,419.33 and 15,058.73 is: 20,775.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,397.41 : 36,419.33 = 15,058.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,397.41/36,419.33 = 15,058.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,397.41x = 36,419.33 × 15,058.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,397.41x = 548,428,781.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,428,781.96/26,397.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,775.85

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