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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,340.91, 36,350.49 and 15,009.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,340.91, 36,350.49 and 15,009.91 is: 20,713.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,340.91 : 36,350.49 = 15,009.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,340.91/36,350.49 = 15,009.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,340.91x = 36,350.49 × 15,009.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,340.91x = 545,617,583.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,617,583.36/26,340.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,713.70

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