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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,352.76, 36,367.71 and 15,023.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,352.76, 36,367.71 and 15,023.94 is: 20,733.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,352.76 : 36,367.71 = 15,023.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,352.76/36,367.71 = 15,023.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,352.76x = 36,367.71 × 15,023.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,352.76x = 546,386,292.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,386,292.98/26,352.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,733.55

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