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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,358.53, 36,375.66 and 15,029.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,358.53, 36,375.66 and 15,029.69 is: 20,741.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,358.53 : 36,375.66 = 15,029.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,358.53/36,375.66 = 15,029.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,358.53x = 36,375.66 × 15,029.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,358.53x = 546,714,711.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,714,711.47/26,358.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,741.48

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