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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,338.20, 36,350.13 and 15,011.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,338.20, 36,350.13 and 15,011.74 is: 20,718.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,338.20 : 36,350.13 = 15,011.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,338.20/36,350.13 = 15,011.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,338.20x = 36,350.13 × 15,011.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,338.20x = 545,678,700.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,678,700.53/26,338.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,718.15

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