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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,363.73, 36,382.86 and 15,034.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,363.73, 36,382.86 and 15,034.94 is: 20,748.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,363.73 : 36,382.86 = 15,034.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,363.73/36,382.86 = 15,034.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,363.73x = 36,382.86 × 15,034.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,363.73x = 547,014,117.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,014,117.13/26,363.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,748.74

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