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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,365.17, 36,384.90 and 15,032.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,365.17, 36,384.90 and 15,032.84 is: 20,745.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,365.17 : 36,384.90 = 15,032.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,365.17/36,384.90 = 15,032.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,365.17x = 36,384.90 × 15,032.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,365.17x = 546,968,198.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,968,198.19/26,365.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,745.86

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