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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,341.26, 36,348.37 and 15,011.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,341.26, 36,348.37 and 15,011.38 is: 20,714.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,341.26 : 36,348.37 = 15,011.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,341.26/36,348.37 = 15,011.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,341.26x = 36,348.37 × 15,011.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,341.26x = 545,639,194.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,639,194.45/26,341.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,714.24

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