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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,338.56, 36,346.85 and 15,008.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,338.56, 36,346.85 and 15,008.72 is: 20,711.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,338.56 : 36,346.85 = 15,008.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,338.56/36,346.85 = 15,008.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,338.56x = 36,346.85 × 15,008.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,338.56x = 545,519,694.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,519,694.53/26,338.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,711.83

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