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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,366.81, 36,387.14 and 15,036.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,366.81, 36,387.14 and 15,036.17 is: 20,750.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,366.81 : 36,387.14 = 15,036.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,366.81/36,387.14 = 15,036.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,366.81x = 36,387.14 × 15,036.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,366.81x = 547,122,965.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,122,965.74/26,366.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,750.45

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