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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,437.90, 36,474.84 and 15,099.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,437.90, 36,474.84 and 15,099.22 is: 20,831.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,437.90 : 36,474.84 = 15,099.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,437.90/36,474.84 = 15,099.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,437.90x = 36,474.84 × 15,099.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,437.90x = 550,741,633.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,741,633.62/26,437.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,831.52

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