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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,353.76, 36,369.10 and 15,024.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,353.76, 36,369.10 and 15,024.94 is: 20,734.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,353.76 : 36,369.10 = 15,024.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,353.76/36,369.10 = 15,024.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,353.76x = 36,369.10 × 15,024.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,353.76x = 546,443,545.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,443,545.35/26,353.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,734.94

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