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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,356.62, 36,374.28 and 15,029.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,356.62, 36,374.28 and 15,029.64 is: 20,742.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,356.62 : 36,374.28 = 15,029.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,356.62/36,374.28 = 15,029.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,356.62x = 36,374.28 × 15,029.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,356.62x = 546,692,333.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,692,333.66/26,356.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,742.13

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