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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,432.60, 36,471.68 and 15,105.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,432.60, 36,471.68 and 15,105.81 is: 20,842.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,432.60 : 36,471.68 = 15,105.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,432.60/36,471.68 = 15,105.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,432.60x = 36,471.68 × 15,105.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,432.60x = 550,934,266.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,934,266.16/26,432.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,842.99

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