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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,411.90, 36,451.50 and 15,083.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,411.90, 36,451.50 and 15,083.02 is: 20,816.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,411.90 : 36,451.50 = 15,083.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,411.90/36,451.50 = 15,083.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,411.90x = 36,451.50 × 15,083.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,411.90x = 549,798,703.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,798,703.53/26,411.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,816.33

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