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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,366.74, 36,387.07 and 15,034.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,366.74, 36,387.07 and 15,034.41 is: 20,748.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,366.74 : 36,387.07 = 15,034.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,366.74/36,387.07 = 15,034.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,366.74x = 36,387.07 × 15,034.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,366.74x = 547,058,091.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,058,091.49/26,366.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,748.04

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