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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,354.86, 36,369.56 and 15,024.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,354.86, 36,369.56 and 15,024.83 is: 20,734.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,354.86 : 36,369.56 = 15,024.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,354.86/36,369.56 = 15,024.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,354.86x = 36,369.56 × 15,024.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,354.86x = 546,446,311.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,446,311.89/26,354.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,734.18

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