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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,359.74, 36,379.80 and 15,033.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,359.74, 36,379.80 and 15,033.24 is: 20,747.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,359.74 : 36,379.80 = 15,033.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,359.74/36,379.80 = 15,033.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,359.74x = 36,379.80 × 15,033.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,359.74x = 546,906,264.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,906,264.55/26,359.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,747.79

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