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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,422.92, 36,464.40 and 15,094.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,422.92, 36,464.40 and 15,094.08 is: 20,830.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,422.92 : 36,464.40 = 15,094.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,422.92/36,464.40 = 15,094.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,422.92x = 36,464.40 × 15,094.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,422.92x = 550,396,570.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,396,570.75/26,422.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,830.27

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