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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,356.91, 36,369.95 and 15,025.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,356.91, 36,369.95 and 15,025.50 is: 20,733.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,356.91 : 36,369.95 = 15,025.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,356.91/36,369.95 = 15,025.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,356.91x = 36,369.95 × 15,025.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,356.91x = 546,476,608.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,476,608.60/26,356.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,733.72

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