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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,354.94, 36,369.42 and 15,025.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,354.94, 36,369.42 and 15,025.08 is: 20,734.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,354.94 : 36,369.42 = 15,025.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,354.94/36,369.42 = 15,025.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,354.94x = 36,369.42 × 15,025.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,354.94x = 546,453,445.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,453,445.05/26,354.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,734.38

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