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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,362.67, 36,380.21 and 15,034.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,362.67, 36,380.21 and 15,034.01 is: 20,746.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,362.67 : 36,380.21 = 15,034.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,362.67/36,380.21 = 15,034.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,362.67x = 36,380.21 × 15,034.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,362.67x = 546,940,183.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,940,183.87/26,362.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,746.77

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