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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,360.02, 36,380.91 and 15,029.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,360.02, 36,380.91 and 15,029.54 is: 20,743.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,360.02 : 36,380.91 = 15,029.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,360.02/36,380.91 = 15,029.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,360.02x = 36,380.91 × 15,029.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,360.02x = 546,788,342.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,788,342.08/26,360.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,743.09

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