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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,424.30, 36,465.84 and 15,095.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,424.30, 36,465.84 and 15,095.30 is: 20,831.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,424.30 : 36,465.84 = 15,095.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,424.30/36,465.84 = 15,095.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,424.30x = 36,465.84 × 15,095.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,424.30x = 550,462,612.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,462,612.22/26,424.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,831.68

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