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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,349.15, 36,357.58 and 15,018.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,349.15, 36,357.58 and 15,018.67 is: 20,723.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,349.15 : 36,357.58 = 15,018.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,349.15/36,357.58 = 15,018.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,349.15x = 36,357.58 × 15,018.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,349.15x = 546,042,397.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,042,397.97/26,349.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,723.34

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