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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,421.18, 36,461.52 and 15,092.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,421.18, 36,461.52 and 15,092.17 is: 20,827.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,421.18 : 36,461.52 = 15,092.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,421.18/36,461.52 = 15,092.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,421.18x = 36,461.52 × 15,092.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,421.18x = 550,283,458.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,283,458.30/26,421.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,827.36

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