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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,355.76, 36,367 and 15,026.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,355.76, 36,367 and 15,026.24 is: 20,733.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,355.76 : 36,367 = 15,026.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,355.76/36,367 = 15,026.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,355.76x = 36,367 × 15,026.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,355.76x = 546,459,270.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,459,270.08/26,355.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,733.96

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