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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,424.68, 36,466.35 and 15,095.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,424.68, 36,466.35 and 15,095.67 is: 20,832.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,424.68 : 36,466.35 = 15,095.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,424.68/36,466.35 = 15,095.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,424.68x = 36,466.35 × 15,095.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,424.68x = 550,483,985.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,483,985.70/26,424.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,832.20

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