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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,430.58, 36,475.05 and 15,097.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,430.58, 36,475.05 and 15,097.66 is: 20,835.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,430.58 : 36,475.05 = 15,097.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,430.58/36,475.05 = 15,097.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,430.58x = 36,475.05 × 15,097.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,430.58x = 550,687,903.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,687,903.38/26,430.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,835.26

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