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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,354.28, 36,367.65 and 15,024.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,354.28, 36,367.65 and 15,024.30 is: 20,732.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,354.28 : 36,367.65 = 15,024.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,354.28/36,367.65 = 15,024.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,354.28x = 36,367.65 × 15,024.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,354.28x = 546,398,483.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,398,483.90/26,354.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,732.82

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