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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,351.76, 36,366.33 and 15,022.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,351.76, 36,366.33 and 15,022.94 is: 20,732.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,351.76 : 36,366.33 = 15,022.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,351.76/36,366.33 = 15,022.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,351.76x = 36,366.33 × 15,022.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,351.76x = 546,329,068.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,329,068.11/26,351.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,732.16

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