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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,363.51, 36,382.59 and 15,031.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,363.51, 36,382.59 and 15,031.17 is: 20,743.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,363.51 : 36,382.59 = 15,031.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,363.51/36,382.59 = 15,031.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,363.51x = 36,382.59 × 15,031.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,363.51x = 546,872,895.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,872,895.33/26,363.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,743.56

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