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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,347.55, 36,360.56 and 15,018.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,347.55, 36,360.56 and 15,018.76 is: 20,726.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,347.55 : 36,360.56 = 15,018.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,347.55/36,360.56 = 15,018.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,347.55x = 36,360.56 × 15,018.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,347.55x = 546,090,267.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,090,267.21/26,347.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,726.42

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