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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,367.48, 36,385.74 and 15,033.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,367.48, 36,385.74 and 15,033.96 is: 20,746.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,367.48 : 36,385.74 = 15,033.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,367.48/36,385.74 = 15,033.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,367.48x = 36,385.74 × 15,033.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,367.48x = 547,021,759.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,021,759.73/26,367.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,746.08

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