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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,407.23, 36,437.36 and 15,071.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,407.23, 36,437.36 and 15,071.55 is: 20,796.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,407.23 : 36,437.36 = 15,071.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,407.23/36,437.36 = 15,071.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,407.23x = 36,437.36 × 15,071.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,407.23x = 549,167,417.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,167,417.75/26,407.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,796.10

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