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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,366.17, 36,386.28 and 15,033.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,366.17, 36,386.28 and 15,033.84 is: 20,747.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,366.17 : 36,386.28 = 15,033.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,366.17/36,386.28 = 15,033.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,366.17x = 36,386.28 × 15,033.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,366.17x = 547,025,511.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,025,511.72/26,366.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,747.25

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