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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,362.13, 36,384.05 and 15,190.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,362.13, 36,384.05 and 15,190.61 is: 20,965.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,362.13 : 36,384.05 = 15,190.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,362.13/36,384.05 = 15,190.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,362.13x = 36,384.05 × 15,190.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,362.13x = 552,695,769.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,695,769.83/26,362.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,965.52

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