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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,422.80, 36,463.76 and 15,093.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,422.80, 36,463.76 and 15,093.80 is: 20,829.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,422.80 : 36,463.76 = 15,093.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,422.80/36,463.76 = 15,093.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,422.80x = 36,463.76 × 15,093.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,422.80x = 550,376,556.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,376,556.10/26,422.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,829.61

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