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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,357.33, 36,375.09 and 15,027.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,357.33, 36,375.09 and 15,027.11 is: 20,738.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,357.33 : 36,375.09 = 15,027.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,357.33/36,375.09 = 15,027.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,357.33x = 36,375.09 × 15,027.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,357.33x = 546,612,478.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,612,478.69/26,357.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,738.54

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