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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,364.24, 36,383.56 and 15,035.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,364.24, 36,383.56 and 15,035.44 is: 20,749.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,364.24 : 36,383.56 = 15,035.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,364.24/36,383.56 = 15,035.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,364.24x = 36,383.56 × 15,035.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,364.24x = 547,042,833.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,042,833.37/26,364.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,749.43

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