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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,337.68, 36,349.41 and 15,011.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,337.68, 36,349.41 and 15,011.30 is: 20,717.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,337.68 : 36,349.41 = 15,011.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,337.68/36,349.41 = 15,011.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,337.68x = 36,349.41 × 15,011.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,337.68x = 545,651,898.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,651,898.33/26,337.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,717.54

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