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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,347.41, 36,360.44 and 15,018.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,347.41, 36,360.44 and 15,018.69 is: 20,726.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,347.41 : 36,360.44 = 15,018.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,347.41/36,360.44 = 15,018.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,347.41x = 36,360.44 × 15,018.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,347.41x = 546,086,101.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,086,101.53/26,347.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,726.37

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