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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,344.80, 36,356.76 and 15,016.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,344.80, 36,356.76 and 15,016.01 is: 20,722.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,344.80 : 36,356.76 = 15,016.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,344.80/36,356.76 = 15,016.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,344.80x = 36,356.76 × 15,016.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,344.80x = 545,933,289.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,933,289.94/26,344.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,722.62

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