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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,361.99, 36,382.91 and 15,035.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,361.99, 36,382.91 and 15,035.49 is: 20,750.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,361.99 : 36,382.91 = 15,035.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,361.99/36,382.91 = 15,035.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,361.99x = 36,382.91 × 15,035.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,361.99x = 547,034,804.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,034,804.30/26,361.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,750.89

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