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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,430.03, 36,473.70 and 15,101.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,430.03, 36,473.70 and 15,101.01 is: 20,839.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,430.03 : 36,473.70 = 15,101.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,430.03/36,473.70 = 15,101.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,430.03x = 36,473.70 × 15,101.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,430.03x = 550,789,708.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,789,708.44/26,430.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,839.54

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