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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,433.90, 36,469.32 and 15,095.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,433.90, 36,469.32 and 15,095.22 is: 20,826.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,433.90 : 36,469.32 = 15,095.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,433.90/36,469.32 = 15,095.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,433.90x = 36,469.32 × 15,095.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,433.90x = 550,512,408.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,512,408.65/26,433.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,826.00

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