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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,423.38, 36,462.89 and 15,090.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,423.38, 36,462.89 and 15,090.67 is: 20,824.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,423.38 : 36,462.89 = 15,090.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,423.38/36,462.89 = 15,090.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,423.38x = 36,462.89 × 15,090.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,423.38x = 550,249,523.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,249,523.54/26,423.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,824.34

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