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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,443.91, 36,490.28 and 15,111.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,443.91, 36,490.28 and 15,111.16 is: 20,852.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,443.91 : 36,490.28 = 15,111.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,443.91/36,490.28 = 15,111.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,443.91x = 36,490.28 × 15,111.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,443.91x = 551,410,292.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,410,292.74/26,443.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,852.07

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