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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,338.49, 36,354.28 and 15,013.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,338.49, 36,354.28 and 15,013.95 is: 20,723.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,338.49 : 36,354.28 = 15,013.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,338.49/36,354.28 = 15,013.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,338.49x = 36,354.28 × 15,013.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,338.49x = 545,821,342.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,821,342.21/26,338.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,723.33

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