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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,340.65, 36,349.74 and 15,010.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,340.65, 36,349.74 and 15,010.82 is: 20,714.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,340.65 : 36,349.74 = 15,010.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,340.65/36,349.74 = 15,010.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,340.65x = 36,349.74 × 15,010.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,340.65x = 545,639,222.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,639,222.44/26,340.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,714.73

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