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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,349.16, 36,362.85 and 15,020.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,349.16, 36,362.85 and 15,020.44 is: 20,728.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,349.16 : 36,362.85 = 15,020.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,349.16/36,362.85 = 15,020.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,349.16x = 36,362.85 × 15,020.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,349.16x = 546,186,006.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,186,006.65/26,349.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,728.78

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