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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,349.18, 36,365.28 and 15,022.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,349.18, 36,365.28 and 15,022.80 is: 20,733.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,349.18 : 36,365.28 = 15,022.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,349.18/36,365.28 = 15,022.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,349.18x = 36,365.28 × 15,022.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,349.18x = 546,308,328.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,308,328.38/26,349.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,733.41

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