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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,356.17, 36,368.90 and 15,024.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,356.17, 36,368.90 and 15,024.75 is: 20,732.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,356.17 : 36,368.90 = 15,024.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,356.17/36,368.90 = 15,024.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,356.17x = 36,368.90 × 15,024.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,356.17x = 546,433,555.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,433,555.15/26,356.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,732.66

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