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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,401.68, 36,435.33 and 15,073.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,401.68, 36,435.33 and 15,073.02 is: 20,801.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,401.68 : 36,435.33 = 15,073.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,401.68/36,435.33 = 15,073.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,401.68x = 36,435.33 × 15,073.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,401.68x = 549,190,457.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,190,457.80/26,401.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,801.35

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