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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,355.77, 36,366.99 and 15,026.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,355.77, 36,366.99 and 15,026.25 is: 20,733.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,355.77 : 36,366.99 = 15,026.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,355.77/36,366.99 = 15,026.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,355.77x = 36,366.99 × 15,026.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,355.77x = 546,459,483.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,459,483.49/26,355.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,733.96

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