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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,397.69, 36,418.67 and 15,067.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,397.69, 36,418.67 and 15,067.82 is: 20,787.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,397.69 : 36,418.67 = 15,067.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,397.69/36,418.67 = 15,067.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,397.69x = 36,418.67 × 15,067.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,397.69x = 548,749,706.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,749,706.77/26,397.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,787.79

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