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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,447.05, 36,494.58 and 15,114.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,447.05, 36,494.58 and 15,114.29 is: 20,856.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,447.05 : 36,494.58 = 15,114.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,447.05/36,494.58 = 15,114.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,447.05x = 36,494.58 × 15,114.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,447.05x = 551,589,665.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,589,665.55/26,447.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,856.38

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