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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,357.19, 36,374.43 and 15,030.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,357.19, 36,374.43 and 15,030.15 is: 20,742.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,357.19 : 36,374.43 = 15,030.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,357.19/36,374.43 = 15,030.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,357.19x = 36,374.43 × 15,030.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,357.19x = 546,713,139.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,713,139.06/26,357.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,742.47

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