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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,399.41, 36,422.08 and 15,060.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,399.41, 36,422.08 and 15,060.73 is: 20,778.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,399.41 : 36,422.08 = 15,060.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,399.41/36,422.08 = 15,060.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,399.41x = 36,422.08 × 15,060.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,399.41x = 548,543,112.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,543,112.92/26,399.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,778.61

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