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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,403.57, 36,427.83 and 15,064.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,403.57, 36,427.83 and 15,064.89 is: 20,784.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,403.57 : 36,427.83 = 15,064.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,403.57/36,427.83 = 15,064.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,403.57x = 36,427.83 × 15,064.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,403.57x = 548,781,058.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,781,058.79/26,403.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,784.35

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