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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,421.68, 36,462.21 and 15,092.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,421.68, 36,462.21 and 15,092.67 is: 20,828.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,421.68 : 36,462.21 = 15,092.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,421.68/36,462.21 = 15,092.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,421.68x = 36,462.21 × 15,092.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,421.68x = 550,312,103.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,312,103.00/26,421.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,828.06

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