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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,411.91, 36,451.49 and 15,083.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,411.91, 36,451.49 and 15,083.03 is: 20,816.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,411.91 : 36,451.49 = 15,083.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,411.91/36,451.49 = 15,083.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,411.91x = 36,451.49 × 15,083.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,411.91x = 549,798,659.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,798,659.54/26,411.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,816.32

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