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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,337.70, 36,349.41 and 15,011.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,337.70, 36,349.41 and 15,011.26 is: 20,717.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,337.70 : 36,349.41 = 15,011.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,337.70/36,349.41 = 15,011.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,337.70x = 36,349.41 × 15,011.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,337.70x = 545,650,444.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,650,444.36/26,337.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,717.47

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