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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,422.68, 36,463.59 and 15,093.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,422.68, 36,463.59 and 15,093.67 is: 20,829.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,422.68 : 36,463.59 = 15,093.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,422.68/36,463.59 = 15,093.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,422.68x = 36,463.59 × 15,093.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,422.68x = 550,369,394.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,369,394.48/26,422.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,829.43

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