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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,338.91, 36,347.73 and 15,007.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,338.91, 36,347.73 and 15,007.91 is: 20,710.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,338.91 : 36,347.73 = 15,007.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,338.91/36,347.73 = 15,007.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,338.91x = 36,347.73 × 15,007.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,338.91x = 545,503,460.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,503,460.54/26,338.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,710.94

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