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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,399.13, 36,433.83 and 15,070.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,399.13, 36,433.83 and 15,070.24 is: 20,798.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,399.13 : 36,433.83 = 15,070.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,399.13/36,433.83 = 15,070.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,399.13x = 36,433.83 × 15,070.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,399.13x = 549,066,562.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,066,562.22/26,399.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,798.67

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