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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,336.46, 36,347.70 and 15,010.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,336.46, 36,347.70 and 15,010.02 is: 20,715.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,336.46 : 36,347.70 = 15,010.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,336.46/36,347.70 = 15,010.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,336.46x = 36,347.70 × 15,010.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,336.46x = 545,579,703.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,579,703.95/26,336.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,715.76

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