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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,350.76, 36,360.08 and 15,021.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,350.76, 36,360.08 and 15,021.25 is: 20,727.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,350.76 : 36,360.08 = 15,021.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,350.76/36,360.08 = 15,021.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,350.76x = 36,360.08 × 15,021.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,350.76x = 546,173,851.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,173,851.70/26,350.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,727.06

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