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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,434.70, 36,476.50 and 15,104.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,434.70, 36,476.50 and 15,104.93 is: 20,842.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,434.70 : 36,476.50 = 15,104.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,434.70/36,476.50 = 15,104.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,434.70x = 36,476.50 × 15,104.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,434.70x = 550,974,759.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,974,759.00/26,434.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,842.86

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