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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,429.58, 36,473.67 and 15,096.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,429.58, 36,473.67 and 15,096.66 is: 20,833.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,429.58 : 36,473.67 = 15,096.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,429.58/36,473.67 = 15,096.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,429.58x = 36,473.67 × 15,096.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,429.58x = 550,630,594.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,630,594.94/26,429.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,833.88

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