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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,439.69, 36,484.46 and 15,106.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,439.69, 36,484.46 and 15,106.93 is: 20,846.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,439.69 : 36,484.46 = 15,106.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,439.69/36,484.46 = 15,106.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,439.69x = 36,484.46 × 15,106.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,439.69x = 551,168,278.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,168,278.44/26,439.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,846.24

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