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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,340.27, 36,349.22 and 15,010.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,340.27, 36,349.22 and 15,010.44 is: 20,714.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,340.27 : 36,349.22 = 15,010.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,340.27/36,349.22 = 15,010.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,340.27x = 36,349.22 × 15,010.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,340.27x = 545,617,823.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,617,823.38/26,340.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,714.21

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