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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,440.69, 36,485.84 and 15,107.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,440.69, 36,485.84 and 15,107.93 is: 20,847.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,440.69 : 36,485.84 = 15,107.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,440.69/36,485.84 = 15,107.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,440.69x = 36,485.84 × 15,107.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,440.69x = 551,225,516.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,225,516.71/26,440.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,847.62

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