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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,408.18, 36,444.30 and 15,079.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,408.18, 36,444.30 and 15,079.52 is: 20,810.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,408.18 : 36,444.30 = 15,079.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,408.18/36,444.30 = 15,079.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,408.18x = 36,444.30 × 15,079.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,408.18x = 549,562,585.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,562,585.30/26,408.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,810.31

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