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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,354.12, 36,368.52 and 15,024.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,354.12, 36,368.52 and 15,024.08 is: 20,733.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,354.12 : 36,368.52 = 15,024.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,354.12/36,368.52 = 15,024.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,354.12x = 36,368.52 × 15,024.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,354.12x = 546,403,372.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,403,372.12/26,354.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,733.13

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