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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,335.70, 36,346.68 and 15,009.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,335.70, 36,346.68 and 15,009.24 is: 20,714.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,335.70 : 36,346.68 = 15,009.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,335.70/36,346.68 = 15,009.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,335.70x = 36,346.68 × 15,009.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,335.70x = 545,536,043.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,536,043.32/26,335.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,714.70

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