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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,424.70, 36,466.94 and 15,091.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,424.70, 36,466.94 and 15,091.79 is: 20,827.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,424.70 : 36,466.94 = 15,091.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,424.70/36,466.94 = 15,091.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,424.70x = 36,466.94 × 15,091.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,424.70x = 550,351,255.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,351,255.82/26,424.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,827.15

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