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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,430.69, 36,474.63 and 15,101.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,430.69, 36,474.63 and 15,101.67 is: 20,840.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,430.69 : 36,474.63 = 15,101.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,430.69/36,474.63 = 15,101.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,430.69x = 36,474.63 × 15,101.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,430.69x = 550,827,825.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,827,825.63/26,430.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,840.46

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