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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,340.03, 36,346.86 and 15,011.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,340.03, 36,346.86 and 15,011.37 is: 20,714.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,340.03 : 36,346.86 = 15,011.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,340.03/36,346.86 = 15,011.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,340.03x = 36,346.86 × 15,011.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,340.03x = 545,616,163.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,616,163.80/26,340.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,714.33

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