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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,412.66, 36,450.54 and 15,084

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,412.66, 36,450.54 and 15,084 is: 20,816.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,412.66 : 36,450.54 = 15,084 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,412.66/36,450.54 = 15,084/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,412.66x = 36,450.54 × 15,084
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,412.66x = 549,819,945.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,819,945.36/26,412.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,816.53

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