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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,435.24, 36,483.72 and 15,106.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,435.24, 36,483.72 and 15,106.58 is: 20,848.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,435.24 : 36,483.72 = 15,106.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,435.24/36,483.72 = 15,106.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,435.24x = 36,483.72 × 15,106.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,435.24x = 551,144,234.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,144,234.88/26,435.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,848.85

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