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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,349.30, 36,362.97 and 15,020.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,349.30, 36,362.97 and 15,020.52 is: 20,728.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,349.30 : 36,362.97 = 15,020.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,349.30/36,362.97 = 15,020.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,349.30x = 36,362.97 × 15,020.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,349.30x = 546,190,718.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,190,718.14/26,349.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,728.85

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