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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,348.66, 36,362.16 and 15,019.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,348.66, 36,362.16 and 15,019.94 is: 20,728.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,348.66 : 36,362.16 = 15,019.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,348.66/36,362.16 = 15,019.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,348.66x = 36,362.16 × 15,019.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,348.66x = 546,157,461.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,157,461.47/26,348.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,728.09

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