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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,413.80, 36,441.70 and 15,075.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,413.80, 36,441.70 and 15,075.11 is: 20,798.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,413.80 : 36,441.70 = 15,075.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,413.80/36,441.70 = 15,075.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,413.80x = 36,441.70 × 15,075.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,413.80x = 549,362,689.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,362,689.50/26,413.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,798.32

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