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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,434.49, 36,477.56 and 15,103.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,434.49, 36,477.56 and 15,103.55 is: 20,841.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,434.49 : 36,477.56 = 15,103.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,434.49/36,477.56 = 15,103.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,434.49x = 36,477.56 × 15,103.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,434.49x = 550,940,393.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,940,393.43/26,434.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,841.73

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