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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,365.02, 36,387.82 and 15,034.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,365.02, 36,387.82 and 15,034.54 is: 20,750.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,365.02 : 36,387.82 = 15,034.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,365.02/36,387.82 = 15,034.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,365.02x = 36,387.82 × 15,034.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,365.02x = 547,074,135.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,074,135.30/26,365.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,750.00

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