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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,450.69, 36,501.96 and 15,120.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,450.69, 36,501.96 and 15,120.43 is: 20,866.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,450.69 : 36,501.96 = 15,120.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,450.69/36,501.96 = 15,120.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,450.69x = 36,501.96 × 15,120.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,450.69x = 551,925,255.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,925,255.44/26,450.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,866.20

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