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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,424.18, 36,465.66 and 15,095.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,424.18, 36,465.66 and 15,095.17 is: 20,831.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,424.18 : 36,465.66 = 15,095.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,424.18/36,465.66 = 15,095.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,424.18x = 36,465.66 × 15,095.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,424.18x = 550,455,336.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,455,336.86/26,424.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,831.50

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