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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,431.58, 36,476.44 and 15,098.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,431.58, 36,476.44 and 15,098.66 is: 20,836.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,431.58 : 36,476.44 = 15,098.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,431.58/36,476.44 = 15,098.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,431.58x = 36,476.44 × 15,098.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,431.58x = 550,745,365.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,745,365.57/26,431.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,836.64

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