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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,347.66, 36,360.78 and 15,018.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,347.66, 36,360.78 and 15,018.94 is: 20,726.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,347.66 : 36,360.78 = 15,018.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,347.66/36,360.78 = 15,018.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,347.66x = 36,360.78 × 15,018.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,347.66x = 546,100,373.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,100,373.17/26,347.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,726.71

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