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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,432.88, 36,467.98 and 15,094.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,432.88, 36,467.98 and 15,094.24 is: 20,824.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,432.88 : 36,467.98 = 15,094.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,432.88/36,467.98 = 15,094.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,432.88x = 36,467.98 × 15,094.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,432.88x = 550,456,442.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,456,442.44/26,432.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,824.69

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