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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,397.76, 36,419.92 and 15,059.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,397.76, 36,419.92 and 15,059.12 is: 20,776.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,397.76 : 36,419.92 = 15,059.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,397.76/36,419.92 = 15,059.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,397.76x = 36,419.92 × 15,059.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,397.76x = 548,451,725.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,451,725.92/26,397.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,776.45

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