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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,423.55, 36,464.81 and 15,094.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,423.55, 36,464.81 and 15,094.55 is: 20,830.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,423.55 : 36,464.81 = 15,094.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,423.55/36,464.81 = 15,094.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,423.55x = 36,464.81 × 15,094.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,423.55x = 550,419,913.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,419,913.47/26,423.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,830.66

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