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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,446.16, 36,493.38 and 15,113.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,446.16, 36,493.38 and 15,113.41 is: 20,855.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,446.16 : 36,493.38 = 15,113.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,446.16/36,493.38 = 15,113.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,446.16x = 36,493.38 × 15,113.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,446.16x = 551,539,322.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,539,322.99/26,446.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,855.17

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