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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,434.65, 36,470.36 and 15,095.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,434.65, 36,470.36 and 15,095.97 is: 20,827.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,434.65 : 36,470.36 = 15,095.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,434.65/36,470.36 = 15,095.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,434.65x = 36,470.36 × 15,095.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,434.65x = 550,555,384.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,555,384.97/26,434.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,827.04

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