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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,362.01, 36,380.52 and 15,029.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,362.01, 36,380.52 and 15,029.67 is: 20,741.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,362.01 : 36,380.52 = 15,029.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,362.01/36,380.52 = 15,029.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,362.01x = 36,380.52 × 15,029.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,362.01x = 546,787,210.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,787,210.03/26,362.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,741.49

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