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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,398.61, 36,420.96 and 15,059.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,398.61, 36,420.96 and 15,059.93 is: 20,777.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,398.61 : 36,420.96 = 15,059.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,398.61/36,420.96 = 15,059.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,398.61x = 36,420.96 × 15,059.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,398.61x = 548,496,926.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,496,926.03/26,398.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,777.50

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