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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,413.74, 36,449.11 and 15,083.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,413.74, 36,449.11 and 15,083.86 is: 20,814.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,413.74 : 36,449.11 = 15,083.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,413.74/36,449.11 = 15,083.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,413.74x = 36,449.11 × 15,083.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,413.74x = 549,793,272.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,793,272.36/26,413.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,814.67

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