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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,364.72, 36,379.80 and 15,184.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,364.72, 36,379.80 and 15,184.56 is: 20,952.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,364.72 : 36,379.80 = 15,184.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,364.72/36,379.80 = 15,184.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,364.72x = 36,379.80 × 15,184.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,364.72x = 552,411,255.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,411,255.89/26,364.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,952.67

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