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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,348.55, 36,361.94 and 15,019.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,348.55, 36,361.94 and 15,019.76 is: 20,727.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,348.55 : 36,361.94 = 15,019.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,348.55/36,361.94 = 15,019.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,348.55x = 36,361.94 × 15,019.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,348.55x = 546,147,611.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,147,611.93/26,348.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,727.81

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