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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,362.73, 36,381.48 and 15,033.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,362.73, 36,381.48 and 15,033.94 is: 20,747.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,362.73 : 36,381.48 = 15,033.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,362.73/36,381.48 = 15,033.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,362.73x = 36,381.48 × 15,033.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,362.73x = 546,956,805.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,956,805.52/26,362.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,747.35

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