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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,429.03, 36,472.32 and 15,100.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,429.03, 36,472.32 and 15,100.01 is: 20,838.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,429.03 : 36,472.32 = 15,100.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,429.03/36,472.32 = 15,100.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,429.03x = 36,472.32 × 15,100.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,429.03x = 550,732,214.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,732,214.36/26,429.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,838.16

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