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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,411.73, 36,443.57 and 15,076.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,411.73, 36,443.57 and 15,076.05 is: 20,802.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,411.73 : 36,443.57 = 15,076.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,411.73/36,443.57 = 15,076.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,411.73x = 36,443.57 × 15,076.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,411.73x = 549,425,008.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,425,008.12/26,411.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,802.31

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