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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,424.51, 36,464.44 and 15,091.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,424.51, 36,464.44 and 15,091.77 is: 20,825.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,424.51 : 36,464.44 = 15,091.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,424.51/36,464.44 = 15,091.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,424.51x = 36,464.44 × 15,091.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,424.51x = 550,312,941.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,312,941.66/26,424.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,825.85

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