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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,346.66, 36,359.40 and 15,017.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,346.66, 36,359.40 and 15,017.94 is: 20,725.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,346.66 : 36,359.40 = 15,017.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,346.66/36,359.40 = 15,017.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,346.66x = 36,359.40 × 15,017.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,346.66x = 546,043,287.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,043,287.64/26,346.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,725.33

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