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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,422.14, 36,461.18 and 15,089.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,422.14, 36,461.18 and 15,089.42 is: 20,822.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,422.14 : 36,461.18 = 15,089.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,422.14/36,461.18 = 15,089.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,422.14x = 36,461.18 × 15,089.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,422.14x = 550,178,058.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,178,058.72/26,422.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,822.62

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