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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,348.16, 36,361.47 and 15,019.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,348.16, 36,361.47 and 15,019.44 is: 20,727.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,348.16 : 36,361.47 = 15,019.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,348.16/36,361.47 = 15,019.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,348.16x = 36,361.47 × 15,019.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,348.16x = 546,128,916.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,128,916.98/26,348.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,727.40

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