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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,437.89, 36,476.87 and 15,103.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,437.89, 36,476.87 and 15,103.29 is: 20,838.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,437.89 : 36,476.87 = 15,103.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,437.89/36,476.87 = 15,103.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,437.89x = 36,476.87 × 15,103.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,437.89x = 550,920,807.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,920,807.17/26,437.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,838.30

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