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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,354.03, 36,366.98 and 15,021.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,354.03, 36,366.98 and 15,021.92 is: 20,729.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,354.03 : 36,366.98 = 15,021.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,354.03/36,366.98 = 15,021.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,354.03x = 36,366.98 × 15,021.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,354.03x = 546,301,880.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,301,880.01/26,354.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,729.35

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