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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,356.33, 36,373.71 and 15,026.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,356.33, 36,373.71 and 15,026.11 is: 20,737.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,356.33 : 36,373.71 = 15,026.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,356.33/36,373.71 = 15,026.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,356.33x = 36,373.71 × 15,026.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,356.33x = 546,555,367.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,555,367.57/26,356.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,737.16

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