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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,364.38, 36,382.82 and 15,033.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,364.38, 36,382.82 and 15,033.89 is: 20,746.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,364.38 : 36,382.82 = 15,033.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,364.38/36,382.82 = 15,033.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,364.38x = 36,382.82 × 15,033.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,364.38x = 546,975,056.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,975,056.69/26,364.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,746.75

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