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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,426.41, 36,467.04 and 15,093.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,426.41, 36,467.04 and 15,093.68 is: 20,828.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,426.41 : 36,467.04 = 15,093.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,426.41/36,467.04 = 15,093.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,426.41x = 36,467.04 × 15,093.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,426.41x = 550,421,649.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,421,649.97/26,426.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,828.47

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