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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,360.73, 36,378.72 and 15,031.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,360.73, 36,378.72 and 15,031.94 is: 20,744.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,360.73 : 36,378.72 = 15,031.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,360.73/36,378.72 = 15,031.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,360.73x = 36,378.72 × 15,031.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,360.73x = 546,842,554.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,842,554.42/26,360.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,744.59

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