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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,364.84, 36,382.14 and 15,034.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,364.84, 36,382.14 and 15,034.80 is: 20,747.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,364.84 : 36,382.14 = 15,034.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,364.84/36,382.14 = 15,034.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,364.84x = 36,382.14 × 15,034.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,364.84x = 546,998,198.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,998,198.47/26,364.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,747.26

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