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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,364.02, 36,386.44 and 15,033.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,364.02, 36,386.44 and 15,033.54 is: 20,748.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,364.02 : 36,386.44 = 15,033.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,364.02/36,386.44 = 15,033.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,364.02x = 36,386.44 × 15,033.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,364.02x = 547,017,001.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,017,001.20/26,364.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,748.62

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