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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,408.69, 36,444.99 and 15,080.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,408.69, 36,444.99 and 15,080.03 is: 20,811.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,408.69 : 36,444.99 = 15,080.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,408.69/36,444.99 = 15,080.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,408.69x = 36,444.99 × 15,080.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,408.69x = 549,591,284.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,591,284.92/26,408.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,811.01

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