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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,359.02, 36,379.53 and 15,028.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,359.02, 36,379.53 and 15,028.54 is: 20,741.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,359.02 : 36,379.53 = 15,028.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,359.02/36,379.53 = 15,028.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,359.02x = 36,379.53 × 15,028.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,359.02x = 546,731,130.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,731,130.84/26,359.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,741.71

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