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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,352.84, 36,368.89 and 15,022.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,352.84, 36,368.89 and 15,022.60 is: 20,732.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,352.84 : 36,368.89 = 15,022.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,352.84/36,368.89 = 15,022.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,352.84x = 36,368.89 × 15,022.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,352.84x = 546,355,211.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,355,211.80/26,352.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,732.31

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