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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,353.44, 36,369.36 and 15,179.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,353.44, 36,369.36 and 15,179.04 is: 20,948.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,353.44 : 36,369.36 = 15,179.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,353.44/36,369.36 = 15,179.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,353.44x = 36,369.36 × 15,179.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,353.44x = 552,051,970.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,051,970.21/26,353.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,948.00

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