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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,348.91, 36,362.51 and 15,020.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,348.91, 36,362.51 and 15,020.19 is: 20,728.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,348.91 : 36,362.51 = 15,020.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,348.91/36,362.51 = 15,020.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,348.91x = 36,362.51 × 15,020.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,348.91x = 546,171,809.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,171,809.08/26,348.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,728.44

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