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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,434.71, 36,476.54 and 15,104.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,434.71, 36,476.54 and 15,104.94 is: 20,842.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,434.71 : 36,476.54 = 15,104.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,434.71/36,476.54 = 15,104.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,434.71x = 36,476.54 × 15,104.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,434.71x = 550,976,040.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,976,040.10/26,434.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,842.90

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