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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,363.49, 36,384.98 and 15,036.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,363.49, 36,384.98 and 15,036.99 is: 20,752.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,363.49 : 36,384.98 = 15,036.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,363.49/36,384.98 = 15,036.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,363.49x = 36,384.98 × 15,036.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,363.49x = 547,120,505.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,120,505.23/26,363.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,752.96

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