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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,352.77, 36,362.85 and 15,023.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,352.77, 36,362.85 and 15,023.25 is: 20,729.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,352.77 : 36,362.85 = 15,023.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,352.77/36,362.85 = 15,023.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,352.77x = 36,362.85 × 15,023.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,352.77x = 546,288,186.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,288,186.26/26,352.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,729.82

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