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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,414.80, 36,443.08 and 15,076.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,414.80, 36,443.08 and 15,076.11 is: 20,799.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,414.80 : 36,443.08 = 15,076.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,414.80/36,443.08 = 15,076.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,414.80x = 36,443.08 × 15,076.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,414.80x = 549,419,882.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,419,882.82/26,414.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,799.70

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